refugees

Told in alternating voices, seventeen-year-old Jane rails against her family's Vietnamese culture and struggles with a perpetually angry father, whose traumatic journey to the United States as an eleven-year-old refugee is revealed in flashbacks.

"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] delivers a tale of resourceful children confronting adversaries in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the role of the Kindertransport during World War II, a rescue effort that sent children to other countries in order to escape the Nazies.

Noura Alwan and her family arrive in Tampa, Florida, shortly before President Trump issues a ban on Muslims entering the United States. Originally from the Syrian city of Aleppo, Noura and her family have been living in a Turkish refugee camp for the past two years. Jordyn Johnson and her family learned about the Alwan family through their church, and have agreed to help. Jordyn is the same age as Noura and acts as her school ambassador. But as anti-Muslim sentiments rise in the area, certain kids at school target Noura and it's up to both Jordyn and Noura to stand together to fight the hatred and fear.

A memoir in which the author, an Amerasian now living in the United States, recalls his childhood experiences in Vietnam after being left behind when America pulled out of the war following the fall of Saigon.

When quiet, nine-year-old Ahmet arrives in their classroom, a boy and his friends fail to draw him out but try a new plan after learning he is a Syrian refugee.

Presents the memoir of a courageous young woman whose public accusation of rape against the deposed president of Gambia sparked an outpouring of support on social media from other survivors of sexual violence in West Africa.

"Since the passing of their father, Omar has tried--to be the man of his family of Syrian refugees. As Omar waits in line for rations, longing for the books he left behind when his family fled their home, Sufyan explores more nontraditional methods to provide for his family. Ignoring his brother's warnings, Sufyan gets more and more involved with a group that provides him with big rewards for doing seemingly inconsequential tasks"--Provided by publisher.

"Asylum seekers travel through dangerous conditions to the US-Mexico border in hopes of finding safety and refuge. This title examines how current events, political policies, and a global pandemic have made the asylum process more difficult. Personal stories of those on the journey help readers understand the people who seek asylum at the southern border"--Back cover.