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• Her Right Foot

  Eggers, Dave,

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  "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." This fun non-fiction picture book will give you everything you wanted to know about one of our nation's most recognized symbols - the Statue of Liberty - that has…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Refugee's Journey From Syria

  Mason, Helen, 1950-

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  This new series focuses on the life of one child and the refugee journey as families flee war-torn countries. Roj's journey includes information on Syria and its people, the recent conflicts in the region, and how to help refugees who are struggling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Immigration

  Brundle, Harriet,

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  Explores the issue of why and how people move to create homes in new countries. Includes an interesting timeline of large migration events, from the Irish Potato Famine to the war in Syria, and a case study of Iraq. (Non-fiction - 3rd-5th grade)

• Refugee

  Gratz, Alan, 1972-

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  Three children - Josef, Jewish in 1930's Nazi Germany, Isabel in 1994 Cuba, and Mahmoud in 2015 Syria - all face dangerous journeys from their homelands in search of refuge. Their stories, from different times and places, are tied together by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Refugees

  Brundle, Harriet,

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  Using Syria as a case study, this new titles explores how it feels to be a refugee. Learn how they become refugees and migrate - by foot, by boat, by truck - to refugee camps. (Non-fiction - 3rd-5th grade)

• The Journey

  Sanna, Francesca,

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  A young child tells this story of the family's journey and decision to leave home in the face of war. (Picture book - 1st-2nd grade)

• Pashmina

  Chanani, Nidhi,

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  Priyanka's mother emigrated from India years ago, left Priyanka's father behind, and won't respond to Pri's questions about her homeland. Pri finds a mysterious pashmina that seems to transport her to a Bollywood version of India and eventually…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Us, in Progress

  Short Stories About Young Latinos

  Delacre, Lulu,

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  A great collection of short stories that feature what it's like to be a Latino in America today. You'll meet many young Latinos, coming from many countries, who now live in the United States - from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Refugees and Migrants

  Roberts, Ceri,

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  Explore the questions "What does it mean to be a refugee—or a migrant? Why would people leave their homes?" (Non-fiction picture book - 1st-3rd grade)

• Calling the Water Drum

  Redding, LaTisha,

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  The story of Henry, a young Haitian boy, who loses his parents in a refugee boat bound for the US. After his loss he communicates by playing his water bucket as a drum until he makes a friend that helps him adjust to his loss and his new homeland.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

  Dumas, Firoozeh,

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  Zomorod, who wants to be called Cindy, is eleven and originally from Iran. This novel, about growing up Iranian in Southern California during the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis of the late 1970s, is a fun read. (Chapter book - 4th-7th grades)

• We Came to America

  Ringgold, Faith,

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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 Caldecott Honor winning author. (Picture book - 1st-4th grade)

• Close to the Wind

  Walter, Jon, 1964-

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  Ten-year-old Malik's world is falling apart. Soldiers have invaded his town, and his mother is missing, leaving Malik with his grandfather, Papa. Along with a thousand other refugees, their hope for escape to a new life lies in gaining passage…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stepping Stones

  a Refugee Family's Story

  Ruurs, Margriet,

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  In this bilingual picture book (English/Arabic), a young girl and her family are forced to flee their once-peaceful village in Syria to escape the civil war and make their way toward safety in Europe. (Picture book - K-3rd grade)

• Teacup

  Young, Rebecca, 1980-

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  A young boy sets sail in search of a new home, taking with him only a book, bottle, blanket, and teacup full of earth from where he used to play. A great way to open a discussion in early elementary. (Picture book - 1st-2nd grade)

• A Different Pond

  Phi, Bao, 1975-

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  This picture book for older children tells the story of a son going fishing with his father to catch dinner. It opens the door for conversation about leaving his homeland in Vietnam and he meets other immigrants that share their experience. A…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Treasure Box

  Wild, Margaret, 1948-

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  What would you take with you if you were forced to leave home because of war? Peter takes his father's treasure box which holds a beloved book. A beautiful story of resilience. (Picture book - 1st-3rd grade)

• The Only Road

  Diaz, Alexandra,

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  Inspired by true events, "The Only Road" is the story of a 10-year-old boy who feels that leaving his home and risking everything is his only chance for a better life. Everyone in Jaime’s Guatemalan town knows someone who has been killed by the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chee-Kee

  a Panda in Bearland

  Rim, Sujean,

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  Chee-Kee Loo travels from far away to reach Bearland. She arrives with the rest of her panda family to find that they don't look anything like the other bears. A great introduction to emigration for the young, this story portrays feelings the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is Me

  a Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From

  Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-

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  This lively picture book celebrates immigration and where our families come from. (Picture book - K-2nd grade)