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Dear America Young Readers Edition
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Author : Jose Antonio Vargas
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2019-03-05
Dear America Young Readers Edition written by Jose Antonio Vargas and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-05 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In this young readers’ adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didn’t know it, but he was sent to the U.S. illegally. When he applied for a learner’s permit, he learned the truth, and he spent the next almost twenty years keeping his immigration status a secret. Hiding in plain sight, he was writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country. Only after publicly admitting his undocumented status—risking his career and personal safety—was Vargas able to live his truth. This book asks questions including, How do you define who is an American? How do we decide who gets to be a citizen? What happens to those who enter the U.S. without documentation? By telling his personal story and presenting facts without easy answers, Jose Antonio Vargas sheds light on an issue that couldn’t be more relevant.
Dear America
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Author : Jose Antonio Vargas
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2018-09-18
Dear America written by Jose Antonio Vargas and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER “This riveting, courageous memoir ought to be mandatory reading for every American.” —Michelle Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The New Jim Crow “l cried reading this book, realizing more fully what my parents endured.” —Amy Tan, New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and Where the Past Begins “This book couldn’t be more timely and more necessary.” —Dave Eggers, New York Times bestselling author of What Is the What and The Monk of Mokha Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, called “the most famous undocumented immigrant in America,” tackles one of the defining issues of our time in this explosive and deeply personal call to arms. “This is not a book about the politics of immigration. This book––at its core––is not about immigration at all. This book is about homelessness, not in a traditional sense, but in the unsettled, unmoored psychological state that undocumented immigrants like myself find ourselves in. This book is about lying and being forced to lie to get by; about passing as an American and as a contributing citizen; about families, keeping them together, and having to make new ones when you can’t. This book is about constantly hiding from the government and, in the process, hiding from ourselves. This book is about what it means to not have a home. After 25 years of living illegally in a country that does not consider me one of its own, this book is the closest thing I have to freedom.” —Jose Antonio Vargas, from Dear America
Before We Were Free
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Author : Julia Alvarez
language : en
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Before We Were Free written by Julia Alvarez and has been published by Laurel Leaf this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.
Someone Like Me
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Author : Julissa Arce
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-09-18
Someone Like Me written by Julissa Arce and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-18 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A remarkable true story from social justice advocate and national bestselling author Julissa Arce about her journey to belong in America while growing up undocumented in Texas. Born in the picturesque town of Taxco, Mexico, Julissa Arce was left behind for months at a time with her two sisters, a nanny, and her grandma while her parents worked tirelessly in America in hopes of building a home and providing a better life for their children. That is, until her parents brought Julissa to Texas to live with them. From then on, Julissa secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant, went on to become a scholarship winner and an honors college graduate, and climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs. This moving, at times heartbreaking, but always inspiring story will show young readers that anything is possible. Julissa's story provides a deep look into the little-understood world of a new generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today--kids who live next door, sit next to you in class, or may even be one of your best friends.
Lives In Limbo
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Author : Roberto G. Gonzales
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2016
Lives In Limbo written by Roberto G. Gonzales and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Social Science categories.
"Over two million of the nation's eleven million undocumented immigrants have lived in the United States since childhood. Due to a broken immigration system, they grow up to uncertain futures. In Lives in Limbo, Roberto G. Gonzales introduces us to two groups: the college-goers, like Ricardo, whose good grades and strong network of community support propelled him into higher education, only to land in a factory job a few years after graduation, and the early-exiters, like Gabriel, who failed to make meaningful connections in high school and started navigating dead-end jobs, immigration checkpoints, and a world narrowly circumscribed by legal limitations. This ethnography asks why highly educated undocumented youth ultimately share similar work and life outcomes with their less-educated peers, even as higher education is touted as the path to integration and success in America. Gonzales bookends his study with discussions of how the prospect of immigration reform, especially the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, could impact the lives of these young Americans"--Provided by publisher.
American Immigration Our History Our Stories
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Author : Kathleen Krull
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2020-06-16
American Immigration Our History Our Stories written by Kathleen Krull and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Award-winning author Kathleen Krull takes an in-depth historical look at immigration in America—with remarkable stories of some of the immigrants who helped build this country. With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list and timeline, as well as captivating photos, American Immigration will become a go-to resource for every child, teacher, and librarian discussing the complex history of immigration. America is a nation of immigrants. People have come to the United States from around the world seeking a better life and more opportunities, and our country would not be what it is today without their contributions. From writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, to scientists like Albert Einstein, to innovators like Elon Musk, this book honors the immigrants who have changed the way we think, eat, and live. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the progress we’ve made, and the work that is still left to be done.
The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part Time Indian National Book Award Winner
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Author : Sherman Alexie
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-01-10
The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part Time Indian National Book Award Winner written by Sherman Alexie and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-10 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Voyage On The Great Titanic The Diary Of Margaret Ann Brady Rms Titanic 1912 Dear America
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Author : Ellen Emerson White
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2011-08-01
Voyage On The Great Titanic The Diary Of Margaret Ann Brady Rms Titanic 1912 Dear America written by Ellen Emerson White and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, Ellen Emerson White's bestselling VOYAGE ON THE GREAT TITANIC is now back in print with a gorgeous new package!Five years ago, Margaret Ann Brady's older brother left her in the care of an orphanage and immigrated to America. When the orphanage receives an unusual request from an American woman looking for a traveling companion, Margaret's teachers agree that she is the perfect candidate to accompany Mrs. Carstairs on the TITANIC, so that once Margaret arrives in New York she will be free to join her brother in Boston. But the TITANIC is destined for tragedy, and Margaret's journey is thrown into a frozen nightmare when the ship collides with an iceberg.
Lies My Teacher Told Me
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Author : James W. Loewen
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-10-16
Lies My Teacher Told Me written by James W. Loewen and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-16 with Education categories.
Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a fresh and more accurate approach to teaching American history.
My Brigadista Year
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Author : Katherine Paterson
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date : 2017-11-14
My Brigadista Year written by Katherine Paterson and has been published by Candlewick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-14 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terebithia follows a young Cuban teenager as she volunteers for Fidel Castro’s national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach others how to read. When thirteen-year-old Lora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castro’s army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. Nora has barely been outside of Havana — why would she throw away her life in a remote shack with no electricity, sleeping on a hammock in somebody’s kitchen? But Nora is stubborn: didn’t her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Surprisingly, Nora’s abuela takes her side, even as she makes Nora promise to come home if things get too hard. But how will Nora know for sure when that time has come? Shining light on a little-known moment in history, Katherine Paterson traces a young teen’s coming-of-age journey from a sheltered life to a singular mission: teaching fellow Cubans of all ages to read and write, while helping with the work of their daily lives and sharing the dangers posed by counterrevolutionaries hiding in the hills nearby. Inspired by true accounts, the novel includes an author’s note and a timeline of Cuban history.