Theme: 9/11

The Day Of The Pelican

By Book Importer | Published: March 30, 2010

Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and [...]

Descriptors: Albania, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Ask Me No Questions

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Nadira and her family are illegal aliens, fleeing to the Canadian border — running from the country they thought was their home. For years since emigrating from Bangladesh, they have lived on expired visas in New York City, hoping they could someday realize their dream of becoming legal citizens of the United States. But after [...]

Descriptors: Bangladesh, Realistic Fiction, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment