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"Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a Minneapolis High School is a collection of 29 personal essays written by students from Wellstone International High School. Included with each essay is a link to a first-person video narrative. Coming from thirteen different countries, these young people share stories of family, school, change and dreams. The broad range of experiences and the honesty with which they tell their stories are captured here with inspiring clarity. Although their reasons for immigrating are vast, a common thread unties them; despite tremendous tribulation, these young people continue to work toward the futures of which they dream."--From the back cover.

"Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a St. Paul High School is a collection of thirty personal essays written by immigrant students from LEAP High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Included with each essay is a link to a first-person video narrative. Coming from thirteen different countries, these young people share their life journeys in their own words. Some fled xenophobia, others came to be reunited with family, and all left behind loved ones: parents, children, friends. Throughout it all, each of these young people exhibits tremendous resiliency, courage, and unabashed hope as they imagine their future in this new country. The digital and written narratives in this book are exceptional resources for anyone looking to learn more about the human side of the immigrant experience. By seeing ourselves reflected in each of these stories, we begin to build the necessary bridges that will bring us towards a deeper understanding of one another"--From the back cover.

Sixteen-year-old Audre is forced to move to Minneapolis from Trinidad after being caught with a secret girlfriend, and in Minneapolis, sixteen-year-old Mabel is trying to make sense of her relationships and the nagging illness plaguing her all summer. When the two girls meet, they instantly fall in love, with Mabel taking care of Audre as she navigates high school. Then Mabel is diagnosed with a fatal illness and it's Audre's turn to take care of Mabel.

"In this tale, Luke is finally old enough to join his family on his first whitetail deer hunt, and he has all kinds of advice from his fellow hunters. When Luke's dad brings him deep into a Northern Minnesota swamp for a magical morning hunt, Luke finds adventure and nature at every turn in the trail. One thing's for sure--you won't believe who gets the big buck!"--Provided by publisher.

"It's a winter wonderland up north, perfect for snowmobiling and ice fishing fun. Lucky Luke can't wait to get out on the lake, where giant sunfish and monster northern pike await under all that snow and ice. bundle up, because this will be an ice fishing adventure to remember!"--Back cover.

"Join Luke and the gang on another ... adventure. This time, the stage is set in northern Minnesota for a thrilling bear hunt. After working hard to prepare for the hunt, the team eagerly counts down to a nail-biting opening weekend. In a twist of luck, Luke ends up in the hot seat, ready and waiting for the bear of his dreams to arrive at the stand. See how his practice, patience, and determination reward him on this unforgettable weekend"--Provided by publisher.

"Crystal and her friend Megan are so excited when their dads take them to northern Minnesota for their first deer hunting experience. You won't believe all the critters the girls see from their deer stands. . . as they try to get their first deer"--Provided by publisher.

"Each member of Erik Sheepflattener's modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in : AVOID STUFF. But when he and his older sister Brunhilde spend the summer with their rough-and-tumble cousins in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and conquer all of Erik's fears." - from the publisher.

"Growing up in Liberty Lake, Minnesota, Mary was chubby, awkward, and smart; a scholarship to an Ivy League school was her ticket out. Three years later she's back-- thinner, cynical, and a restless failure. Kicked out of Cornell at the beginning of senior year, she won't tell anyone why. When Olivia Willand, a rising social media star, goes missing, Mary becomes obsessed. Best friends in childhood, Mary knows better than anyone that behind the Instagram persona hid a willful, manipulative girl with sharp edges. She also believes that the disappearance is tied to that of nineteen-year-old DeMaria Jackson, whose disappearance has gone under the radar"--Provided by publisher.

Presents facts about the state of Minnesota, including landmarks, people, symbols, and more.