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1- How do the challenges in an environment compare to the unknown?
2- How does hope and faith help people during challenging times?
3- How does the American dream inspire people to immigrate to the United States?

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1- Where the risks taken by immigrants beneficial?
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1- How did immigrants view America upon arrival?
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by Faith Ringgold

We Came to America is a poem that explores the diversity found in America.  This text offers readers a glimpse into all the different populations that have made the long journey to America through the author's free verse and colorful illustrations. Ringgold incorporates the varying reasons for migration and how some populations migrated unwillingly

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A timely and beautiful look at America's rich history of immigration and diversity, from Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach

From the Native Americans who first called this land their home, to the millions of people who have flocked to its shores ever since, America is a country rich in diversity. Some of our ancestors were driven by dreams and hope. Others came in chains, or were escaping poverty or persecution. No matter what brought them here, each person embodied a unique gift-their art and music, their determination and grit, their stories and their culture. And together they forever shaped the country we all call home. Vividly expressed in Faith Ringgold's sumptuous colors and patterns, We Came to America is an ode to every American who came before us, and a tribute to each child who will carry its proud message of diversity into our nation's future.

PRAISE FOR WE CAME TO AMERICA:

**A 2017 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People**

"As Americans wrestle with the moral and legal aspects of immigration, Ringgold offers a reminder of the country's multifaceted lineage-and of the beauty to be discovered at cultural crossroads.... The simplicity of Ringgold's text, combined with the captivating designs, makes this a compelling, must-have narrative for a wide audience."
- School Library Journal, starred review

"Using a broad brush and folk style familiar from her story quilts, Ringgold pictures families of diverse heritage... her powerful voice emphasizes unity and mutual appreciation." - Publishers Weekly

"[A] timely look at the diverse makeup and backgrounds of the American people." - Booklist

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by Bill Killey
Hope and Freckles is a powerful, fiction text that explores challenges faced by refugees throughout the world.  With faith and hope the mother and son seek a better life in a new forest.  Without knowing their fate, the pair displays courage and wisdom throughout their journey to a new home.

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Hope and Freckles: Fleeing to a Better Forest

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Hope and Freckles: Fleeing to a Better Forest [Bill Kiley, Mary Manning, Mary Manning] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hope and Freckles: Fleeing to a Better Forest

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by Nel Yomtov

The Irish Potato Famine is a nonfiction text displaying several text features allowing readers to be well informed of this crisis.  The text is filled with photographs and illustrations to deepen the reader's understanding of why people had to flee Ireland.  In addition, students can explore information about farming potatoes and their importance in the life of farmers and families in Ireland.

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In the mid-1840s, potato blight ruined the crops of poor farmers across Ireland. Many families went hungry without their main source of food.

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Create an Epic account to start reading! In the mid-1840s, potato blight ruined the crops of poor farmers across Ireland. Many families went hungry without their main source of food. Read this Book on Epic!

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by Tatsuro Kiuchi

The Lotus Seed is a beautifully illustrated historical fiction text about a young Vietnamese girl named Ba.  Ba and her family must flee Vietnam due to war.  She takes a lotus seed with her on her journey to remind her of her homeland and heritage.

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The Lotus Seed [Garland, Sherry, Kiuchi, Tatsuro] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Lotus Seed

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by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Tuan Ho

Adrift at Sea is an account of Tuan’s, a young Vietnamese boy, fight to survive a daring escape from the Vietnam War.  The illustrations show the fear and bravery shown by the characters.  In the last few pages, the author provides readers with factual information and pictures of Tuan and his family.

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Author - Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Tuan Ho , Illustrator - Brian Deines

Illustrator - Brian Deines

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Tuan and his family survive bullets, a broken motor, and a leaking boat in the long days they spend at sea after fleeing Vietnam.

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by Suzanne Del Rizzo

My Beautiful Birds is about a brave little boy, Sammi, who has to suddenly leave his home in Syria because there has been an explosion or attack on his community.  Sammi leaves so quickly that he must leave his treasured birds behind but his Father reassures him the birds got away from the fire.  Sammi, his family, and other community members set up a make-shift town where they begin their new lives.  Throughout the day and night the trauma of war wrestles inside of young Sammi’s mind.  One day Sammi finds some new birds to take care of and begins to heal his emotions.

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Author - Suzanne Del Rizzo , Illustrator - Suzanne Del Rizzo

Illustrator - Suzanne Del Rizzo

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Fleeing from a home destroyed in the Syrian Civil War, Sami worries about the pet pigeons he left behind.

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Author - Suzanne Del Rizzo , Illustrator - Suzanne Del Rizzo Illustrator - Suzanne Del Rizzo Create an Epic account to start reading! Fleeing from a home destroyed in the Syrian Civil War, Sami worries about the pet pigeons he left behind. Read this Book on Epic!

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America the Story of Us: Faces of America | History

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America the Story of Us: Faces of America | History

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A short documentary about the American dream and spirit that immigrants seek when fleeing to America.  This short film describes the numerous characteristics of the immigrants who built this great nation.

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America the Story of Us: Faces of America | History

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Somewhere is a beautiful song sung by 32 children who are all refugees from 22 different countries. The inspiring words in this song allow listeners to become empowered in achieving their goals.  It emphasizes living in harmony and the acceptance of all people from around the world.

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Somewhere | Pihcintu Chorus | USA for UNHCR

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Rebekkah's Journey: A World  War II Refugee Story

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by Ann E. Burg
Rebekkah's Journey is gracefully written to immerse readers in the experience of being a refugee.  The story takes place during the Nazi rule.  Rebekkah’s father is taken by the Nazi’s while her Mother and she are able to escape to America.  Along the way, Rebekkah loses her doll and shoes while climbing through mountains before reaching the boat that will take them to America.  Her story continues with being placed in a community behind a fence to eventually having freedom to live in the United States.  There are many unanswered questions that can promote discussions among students.

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Illustrator - Joel Iskowitz

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Based on the experiences of surviving refugees, Rebekkah's Journey shares the story of one refugee's arrival on America's shores.

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by Betsy Maestro

Coming to America is a historical fiction text that describes the earliest immigrants who settled in America.  The book provides information about the difficult journey, language barriers, and the jobs immigrants took to support their families in America.  Maestro discusses immigration reform and the opening of Ellis Island to process and keep records of immigrants entering the United States.  The colorful illustrations add a sense of joy and hope throughout the text.

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration [Maestro, Betsy, Ryan, Susannah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Coming to America: The Story of Immigration

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by Allen Say
Grandfather’s Journey written by Allen Say tells a story of a young man who travels to the United States from Japan visiting several cities and meeting the diverse population in the United States.  He returns home to marry his childhood sweetheart and brings her to California, his favorite place in America.  The young man is the narrator throughout the story as he explains his love for California when he and his family return to Japan.

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by  Alexandria Diaz

In The Only Road, a twelve-year-old boy named Jamie is forced to leave his home in Guatemala due to widespread violence.  Jamie’s decision to leave come after his friend is killed by a local gang because he refuses to work for them.  He travels with his cousin who is just 15 years old.  The pair travel in the night to cross the border in hope of seeking a new life, one that is safe and free from violence.  This primary chapter book is based on real events.

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PURA BELPRÉ HONOR BOOK
ALA NOTABLE BOOK

"An important, must-have addition to the growing body of literature with immigrant themes." - School Library Journal (starred review)

Twelve-year-old Jaime makes the treacherous and life-changing journey from his home in Guatemala to live with his older brother in the United States in this "powerful and timely" ( Booklist, starred review) middle grade novel.

Jaime is sitting on his bed drawing when he hears a scream. Instantly, he knows: Miguel, his cousin and best friend, is dead.

Everyone in Jaime's small town in Guatemala knows someone who has been killed by the Alphas, a powerful gang that's known for violence and drug trafficking. Anyone who refuses to work for them is hurt or killed-like Miguel. With Miguel gone, Jaime fears that he is next. There's only one choice: accompanied by his cousin Ángela, Jaime must flee his home to live with his older brother in New Mexico.

Inspired by true events, The Only Road is an individual story of a boy who feels that leaving his home and risking everything is his only chance for a better life. The story is "told with heartbreaking honesty," Booklist raved, and "will bring readers face to face with the harsh realities immigrants go through in the hope of finding a better, safer life, and it will likely cause them to reflect on what it means to be human."

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The Only Road - Kindle edition by Diaz, Alexandra. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Only Road.

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by Mary Beth Leatherdale

This book tells the true story of five different refugees who need to leave their country because of violence and war.  The refugees come from Afghanistan, the Ivory Coast, Germany, Cuba, and Vietnam.  Stormy Seas gives an accurate description of the realities faced by each refugee as they are trying to find safety in a new home.  The stories are real and allow readers a window into the experiences faced by refugees.

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stormy seas: stories of young boat refugees

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Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees

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Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees [Leatherdale, Mary Beth, Shakespeare, Eleanor] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees

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by Yangsook Choi

Landed is based on the true story of a twelve-year-old boy who prepares for his journey to the United States by studying the language and questions he will be asked once he arrives from China.  Unfortunately, when he arrives in the United States he is detained on Angel Island for a month before passing a test that allows him to be released.  This book has great text features providing the history of the Chinese Immigration Act and Angel Island.

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by Elizabeth Carney

Ellis Island is a nonfiction, informational text that provides readers with an in-depth glimpse into the process immigrants faced when arriving in America.  The book is filled with photographs of the past and present allowing readers to make connections and feel the emotions of immigrants in the past.  The book has an ample amount of resources providing readers with avenues to explore more about Ellis Island.  In the last few pages, there is a picture dictionary to assist readers in understanding some of the puzzling vocabulary used in the text.

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by Conrad Stein
This text includes historical photographs of immigrants arriving in America.  The author provides information about the process immigrants faced during arrival at Ellis Island through fictional characters.  The photographs provide readers with an authentic visual representation to further their understanding of Ellis Island.

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Ellis Island (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series)

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Ellis Island (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series) [Stein, R. Conrad] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ellis Island (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series)

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by Dave Eggers

A delightful nonfiction storybook that tells the story of the creation of the Statue of Liberty.  The illustrations are engaging and offer readers a greater interpretation of the statue.  In addition, the author focuses on the movement in the statue’s right foot.  Lady Liberty greets thousands of visitors and immigrants to the United States and the movement shows she is always on the go, just like immigrants who have traveled so far to live their American dream.

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statue of liberty national monument (n.y. and n.j.).

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Her Right Foot - Kindle edition by Eggers, Dave, Harris, Shawn. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Her Right Foot.

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Lucille Recht Penner and Jada Rowland

This informational text provides readers with an additional story about the Statue of Liberty being built the New York Harbor.  It recounts the story of donations made by Americans to complete the base the statue would be erected on.  The illustrations give readers another perspective on the appearance of Lady Liberty during the construction process.

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the statue of liberty (step into reading)

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The Statue of Liberty (Step into Reading)

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The Statue of Liberty (Step into Reading) - Kindle edition by Penner, Lucille Recht, Jada Rowland. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Statue of Liberty (Step into Reading).

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by Patricia Demuth

What was Ellis Island is an informational chapter book that allows children to learn about the history of Ellis Island and the immigrants who passed through it.  The author using simple black and white sketches to add to the reader’s experience.  This book is a great resource for students to explore immigration.

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What Was Ellis Island? [Demuth, Patricia Brennan, Who HQ, Groff, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Was Ellis Island?

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by Marcus McArthur

Coming to America is a factual text that provides readers with chapters of information about a journey to America.  From packing items to take on the journey, to Ellis Island, Angel Island, and settling into America the author provides readers with a glimpse into the challenges immigrants faced.   The text includes a glossary for students to reference along with an index to find information quickly when conducting research.

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America is a country filled with many immigrants. Learn some of the many reasons immigrants choose to become American citizens.

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Create an Epic account to start reading! America is a country filled with many immigrants. Learn some of the many reasons immigrants choose to become American citizens. Read this Book on Epic!

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by Yuyi Morales

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is a beautiful story of a young immigrant mother who bravely crosses a bridge with her baby strapped to her seeking the American dream.  The book provides readers with an immigrants perspective on entering a new country.  In the story, the young immigrant shows bravery and perseverance in learning a new language and adapting to a new life.  The author utilizes both English and Spanish languages blending the two cultures together.

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We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers.

Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.

Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows.

This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless.

The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book.
A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available.

Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award!
A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book
A New York Times Bestseller
Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award
A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient
An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book
Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com-- and many more!
A Junior Library Guild selection
A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree
A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon title
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts
Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase

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Dreamers - Kindle edition by Morales, Yuyi. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Dreamers.

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by Arthur Dorros
Abuela is a charming story of a grandmother and her granddaughter as they navigate through the city of New York pointing out all the activities and resources in the great city.  The narrator, the granddaughter, describes the jobs of her relatives as she and grandma fly from one place to the next.  The author uses both English and Spanish words throughout the text giving readers a glimpse into the life of immigrants. The colorful illustrations incorporate the Spanish culture and engage readers in understanding the text.

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A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award!

Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba's and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.

Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056226-2)

"A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."- The New York Times
* "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."- The Horn Book (starred review)

* "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."- Booklist (starred review)

"Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in bilingual picture books"- Publisher's Weekly

An ALA Notable Book
An NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year
An American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selection
A Booklist Editor's Choice
A Horn Book Fanfare Listing
Winner of the Parent's Choice Award
A Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List selection
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection

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abuela (english edition with spanish phrases) (picture puffin books)

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Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases) (Picture Puffin Books)

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Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases) (Picture Puffin Books) [Dorros, Arthur] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases) (Picture Puffin Books)

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by Junot Diaz

Island Born is a delightful story about a little girl, Lola, who lives in America and is assigned to draw a picture of her native country.  Lola is unable to remember the island she is from because she was too little to remember.  Throughout the story, Lola speaks with people in her community that lived on the island and asks about their memories so she can try to remember.  The author inserts words in Lola’s native language throughout the text giving readers a glimpse into Lola’s island.  In addition, the brightly colored illustrations help readers visualize the beautiful island that Lola discovers is inside her after all.

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Amazon.com: Islandborn (Audible Audio Edition): Junot Díaz, Junot Díaz, Listening Library: Audible Audiobooks

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by Karl Beckstrand

Anna’s Prayer is a story about a young girl and her older sister who go to America leaving their parents behind in Sweden.  Once arriving in America, Anna and her sister are separated because her sister is going to be a nanny to a family and Anna is going to live with her aunt.  Anna’s aunt does not arrive at the train station to pick her up and Anna is left alone, unable to speak the language, and so she decides to pray and ask God to help her.  (I will leave the rest for you to read)  A beautiful story of courage, hope, and the American dream.

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(Nonfiction, biography) Second printing. "Tapping into the most powerful interest on the planet-the hunger to know who we are and where we come from!...Greatest story...for young and old." - Jeff Gallup, TV producer. Discover the 1880s tale of Anna Anderson, a young girl living in Sweden with her mother and her sister, Ida. The women are poor but happy. When they change religions, the family is persecuted, and Anna's mother has trouble finding work. Eventually, she sends Anna and Ida to America without her to find a better life.

Because Ida must work in Idaho, the sisters separate, and little Anna travels alone to Salt Lake City. Late at night, Anna arrives at the train station-but her female host is not there to meet her as arranged. Unable to speak English, the child prays Heavenly Father will send someone to help her-someone who speaks Swedish. But the answer to Anna's prayer goes beyond what she could have imagined. For kids ages 5 and up, kindergarten - junior high school, this sequel to Ida's Witness (stand alone-previous title not needed) is set in an important era of American immigration history. Stories of real immigrant children transcend culture and time, lauding the courage, faith, and hope of all who seek a better life in another country.

1,000 read-aloud words by award-winning author Karl Beckstrand (Muffy & Valor: A True Dog Story-for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above), illustrated by Shari Griffiths. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" soft cover or hard cover hybrid (also an ebook) picture book of family history/genealogy/refugees (Young American Immigrants series #2, worldwide rights © 2017 Premio Publishing) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. JNF007120, JNF053240, JNF025200, JNF038060, JNF007080, JNF057000, LCCN: 2013913404, eISBN: 9781370706174, Hard ISBN: 978-0985398866, Soft ISBN: 978-0615856179

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anna's prayer: the true story of an immigrant girl (young american immigrants book 2)

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Anna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl (Young American Immigrants Book 2)

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Anna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl (Young American Immigrants Book 2) - Kindle edition by Beckstrand, Karl, Griffiths, Shari. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Anna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl (Young American Immigrants Book 2).

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by Bao Phi

A Different Pond gives readers a glimpse into the life of being a Vietnamese refugee in America.  The author provides readers the perspective of a young boy as he goes on an early morning fishing trip with his father to provide food for his family.  The illustrator uses simple drawings showing the emotions of the characters.  In addition, the text includes a few significant cultural pieces allowing readers to immerse themselves in understanding the struggles faced by refugees.

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Different Pond on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Different Pond

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by  Bonnie Pryor

Valentina is a young Russian immigrant who helps her family save money in the “Dream jar” to buy their own store in a big city in America.  She helps people learn to read in English and teaches them interesting information about the United States.  Pryor gives readers insight into how immigrant families must all work together to experience the American dream.

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Author - Bonnie Pryor , Illustrator - Mark Graham

Illustrator - Mark Graham

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As Valentina and her family are adjusting to their new life in America, they keep a jar, putting money in it to fulfill their dream.

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Author - Bonnie Pryor , Illustrator - Mark Graham Illustrator - Mark Graham Create an Epic account to start reading! As Valentina and her family are adjusting to their new life in America, they keep a jar, putting money in it to fulfill their dream. Read this Book on Epic!

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A short video clip giving viewers a genuine view of the Statue of Liberty similar to what immigrants would see as they enter into the New York Harbor on a ship.

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - 2 minute HD tour

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Actual footage of immigrants arriving in the United States.  This footage does not contain any sound or music but provides viewers with a primary source of information.

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Emigrants [i.e. immigrants] landing at Ellis Island

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What Lady Liberty and Ellis Island Mean Today - National Geographic

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What Lady Liberty and Ellis Island Mean Today - National Geographic

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This video clip interviews a worker on Ellis Island who describes his experiences of the past and modern-day history of the Island.

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What "Lady Liberty" and Ellis Island Mean Today | National Geographic

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A photo montage of immigrants and images of the United States of America set Neil Diamond’s classic song, “Coming to America.”

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Many immigrants traveled from their countries to live a life of freedom in the USA. Neil Diamond sings of this experience in his song, "America."

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A news reporter tells the story of a family who escaped from the Congo seeking asylum in the United States.

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A short clip of Yuyi Morales telling her story and inspiring other immigrants to learn English and become who they want to be!

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It Wasn't Easy Growing Up As An Immigrant

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It Wasn't Easy Growing Up As An Immigrant

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This video is narrated by a young girl who explains her parents’ immigration story.  Other family members had already moved to the United States and her parents were hopeful that they too could have a better life if they moved to America.

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It Wasn't Easy Growing Up As An Immigrant

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What does Lady Liberty stand for? A look at changing attitudes

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What does Lady Liberty stand for? A look at changing attitudes

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This article discusses the shifts in the symbolism of Lady Liberty over time.

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Newsela | What does Lady Liberty stand for? A look at changing attitudes

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Lady Liberty is getting a new museum at a time of heated debate on immigration. Revisiting the statue's history offers fresh perspectives on what it stands for - and how that may have changed.

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Time Machine (1892): The first immigrants arrive at Ellis Island

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Time Machine (1892): The first immigrants arrive at Ellis Island

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This article takes a look back in time when Ellis Island first opened.  It discusses the convenience of the new structures and how immigrants were satisfied with the orderly fashion the new building offered immigrants after their long journey.

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Newsela | Time Machine (1892): The first immigrants arrive at Ellis Island

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For migrant kids, it takes bravery and hope to reach U.S.

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For migrant kids, it takes bravery and hope to reach U.S.

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This article describes the process of a young refugee and her family encountered as they fled their home in El Salvador due to gang-related violence.  The family traveled by foot, bus, and even crossed the Rio Grande River in a raft seeking safety.

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Newsela | For migrant kids, it takes bravery and hope to reach U.S.

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Immigrant children show bravery and hopefulness when crossing U.S.-Mexico border.

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Child migrants to U.S. try to escape Central American turmoil

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Child migrants to U.S. try to escape Central American turmoil

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This article describes the frightening reality of children crossing into the United States alone due to fear for their own lives in their native country.  These children are forced to travel with “coyotes” who are gang members and other criminals in order to get to the border.

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Newsela | Child migrants to U.S. try to escape Central American turmoil

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"Violence in Central America is pushing these kids out," says Wendy Young, executive director of Kids in Need of Defense, a Washington, D.C., group that provides legal help to them.

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Role-Playing Activity: Students will reenact what it was like for immigrants to arrive through Ellis Island.  Students will work in small groups to create a five-minute skit displaying the various checkpoints and challenges immigrants faced as they arrived at Ellis Island.

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Debate:  Students will use their knowledge and research to engage in a respectful conversation concerning immigrants entering the United States. References and research will be conducted on immigration laws that have been implemented throughout history.

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This article is about a young boy named Anthony who tells about his experience in America as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic.

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Postcard: Students will pretend they are an immigrant who has spent some time in America.  They will write a postcard home telling their family and friends about their experiences and emotions.

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Illustrations - Children will research a photograph of immigrants and analyze the people, their emotions (mood) and note the different objects seen in the picture.  Students will think about how the people in the image are similar to them and then present their image to the class or in a museum walk.

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As crisis deepens in Venezuela, fleeing students flood Florida classrooms

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As crisis deepens in Venezuela, fleeing students flood Florida classrooms

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This article discusses the surge in Venezuelan students in Miami, Florida schools.  Venezuelan families are fleeing to and seeking aslymn in the United States.  Throughout the article, the discussion of refugees and politics allows for readers to seek more information regarding this important topic.  In addition, the article includes discussions of humanity and access to educational rights.

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Newsela | As crisis deepens in Venezuela, fleeing students flood Florida classrooms

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South Florida schools try to cope with influx of students from Venezuela

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Basement schools aid many children in war-ravaged Syrian city of Douma

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Basement schools aid many children in war-ravaged Syrian city of Douma

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This article discusses the frightening aspects of living in a war zone.  Children and their families are forced out of their homes and communities due to airstrikes and attend school in basements because of safety issues.  The article explores the emotional and physical aspects of trying to survive during the war.

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Newsela | Basement schools aid many children in war-ravaged Syrian city of Douma

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Initiatives by teachers aim to continue educating schoolchildren despite bombardment

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After reading My Beautiful Birds, students will create kites that include images (can be printed/taken from magazines/illustrated) that display reasons for leaving one's country and the American dream.

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This informative article describes the different parts of the world that people come from when they immigrate to America.  In addition, the author provides readers with insight on the jobs that immigrants often take on to provide for their families.

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Immigrant Journal:  Throughout this unit of study, students will create an immigrant's journal.  Students will choose a country that their immigrant is from.  Based on class discussions and readings, students will create a journal that expresses the excitement, concerns, and struggles the immigrant faces during their journey to America.

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Packing a Suitcase (After Reading The Lotus Seed) - Creative Writing Project.  Students will imagine they are immigrating to a country and have to pack their suitcase with their most precious memories.  Students will then write about the objects in their suitcase and create a digital poster (google slide) of their suitcases with objects inside.

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Interview an Immigrant:  In this activity, students will work together in small groups to brainstorm questions they would like to ask an immigrant about their experiences.  Parents will be informed of this project and asked to assist their child in identifying a family member or family friend that their child can interview.  After completing the interview, students will decide on a writing style to inform their classmates about their interview.  In addition, students will create a digital poster that includes an image of the person they interviewed, and creatively displays some characteristics of the person.  A display of students’ work will be created during an international night where all their family members and friends will be invited.

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Comic Strip Activity:

In small groups or individually students will create a representation of an immiigrant's life in America. Using thought bubbles, Onomatopoeia, and dialogue students will illustrate immigrants' experiences in 5-8 scenes.

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Poetry: Students will choose one word that describes immigrants. Using this word, students will create an acrostic poem that discusses the risks and unknown factors of fleeing from one's country. Prior to creating the poem, students will engage in discussions and create a list of words that describe immigrants.

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Push and Pull Factors Activity:  Children choose a book that has discussed the journey to America and create a list, map or some form of organizer that depicts reasons for coming to America (Push) and Reasons to stay in their native country (Pull)

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Artifact Day:  Students will choose an item from home that represents their culture.  On an index card, the child will provide some facts about their item and what culture it is from.  Students will place their items in a specified location in the classroom and students will rotate throughout the room examining and leaving a positive comment about the item at each station.