Theme: Immigrants

I Will Come Back For You

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

What was it like to grow up Jewish in Italy during World War II? Sit with a little girl as her grandmother tells the story of her childhood in Rome, of being separated from her father, and of going into hiding in the mountains. Based on the experiences of the author’s own family, this deeply [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Italy, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » 1 Comment

No Safe Place

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

Orphaned and plagued with the grief of losing everyone he loves, 15-year-old Abdul has made a long, fraught journey from his war-torn home in Baghdad, only to end up in The Jungle — a squalid, makeshift migrant community in Calais. Desperate to escape, he takes a spot in a small, overloaded England-bound boat that’s full [...]

Descriptors: Asia, Iraq, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

Papi’s Gift

By Book Importer | Published: June 25, 2010

Graciela’s Papi has been working in the United States for so long that she has almost forgotten his face, so when the box he promised for her seventh birthday does not arrive, she is very upset and nearly loses hope that he–and the rain–will someday ret.

Descriptors: Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » 2 Comments

Rene has two Last Names / Rene tiene dos apellidos

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

”On the first day at my new school, my teacher, Miss Soria, gave me a sticker that said Rene Colato. The sticker was missing my second last name. Maybe Miss Soria’s pen ran out of ink. I took my pencil and added it. Now it looked right: Rene Colato Lainez.” Young Rene is from El [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

My Name Is Sangoel

By Book Importer | Published: March 30, 2010

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.
Read more about My Name Is Sangoel in WOW Review.

Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Sudan » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Running On The Cracks

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Leo’s running from her past. Finlay’s running into trouble. Together, they stumble into a crazy new world of secrets, lies, and Chinese food. But someone is on Leo’s trail . . . Eccentric, unforgettable characters and genuine, heart-pounding suspense make for a stunning combination as celebrated author Julia Donaldson expands her talents in her first [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » 1 Comment

La Línea

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

When fifteen-year-old Miguel’s time finally comes to leave his poor Mexican village, cross the border illegally, and join his parents in California, his younger sister’s determination to join him soon imperils them both.
Take a closer look at La Línea as examined in WOW Review.

Descriptors: Americas, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico, Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , » 9 Comments

Touching Snow

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

‘”The best way to avoid being picked on by high school bullies is to kill someone.\”Karina has plenty to worry about on the last day of seventh grade: finding three Ds and a C on her report card again, getting laughed at by everyone again, being sent to the principal — again. She\’d like this [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Haiti, Realistic Fiction, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Behind the Mountains

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are going off in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. During a visit from her home in rural Haiti, Celiane Espérance and her mother are nearly killed. Looking at her country with new eyes, Celiane gains a fresh resolve to be reunited with her father in Brooklyn, New [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Haiti, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » 2 Comments

Going Home (Trophy Picture Books)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

On the heels of their Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, Eve Bunting and David Diaz have created a dazzling new picture book that glows with holiday joy and the spirit of Mexico. Carlos and his family are going home for Christmas—across the border from California to Mexico. Mama and Papa are excited, but Carlos and his [...]

Descriptors: All Ages, Mexico, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , » 2 Comments