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A ripped-from-the-headlines novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border. A breathtaking, vital window into human survival. Following three Guatemalan teenagers forced to flee home, the novel tracks their perilous flight across Mexico aboard the infamous freight trains of La Bestia.
A lunchroom connection turns a stranger into a friend! Navigating the isolation of a new country and a frequently mispronounced name, a young immigrant girl finds a beautiful sense of belonging when her classmates embrace her unique heritage—and her favorite lunch food.
Packing up a little piece of home. The Light Within You introduces readers to Diya, a young immigrant girl struggling to fit into a new school. A holiday trip to India to celebrate Diwali with her grandmother changes everything.
Fifteen voices, one powerful collection. Come On In, edited by Adi Alsaid, explores the diverse and often mirror-like experiences of young immigrants moving to the U.S. From Fiji to New Jersey, these stories tackle TSA anxiety, family dynamics, and the search for home. A tool for building empathy and understanding the “realness” of the immigrant struggle in America today.
From the streets of Seoul to the suburbs of Alabama, graphic memoir Almost American Girl is a stunning exploration of identity and resilience. When a surprise move leaves her voiceless in a new language, Robin finds her power through comic art. This deep, authentic multicultural text is an ideal high school addition, offering students a poignant look at the challenges of immigration, family conflict, and the universal language of creativity.