immigration and emigration

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.

Celebrates United States immigration and the country's diverse immigrant heritage.

"Tells the story of Alice Conroe, a forty year old Texas barbecue owner who has the perfect life, except she and her husband long for a child. Unable to conceive, she's trying desperately to adopt but her destiny is quickly altered by a young woman she's never met. Fearless thirteen-year-old Carla Trujilio is being raised by her grandmother in Honduras along with her four year old twin brothers. Her mother is sending money home from Texas where she's trying to make a better life for her family, but she only has enough to bring one son to her. When Carla's grandmother dies, Carla decides to take her fate into her own hands and embarks on a dangerous journey across the border with Junior, the twin left behind."--Provided by publisher.

Young Mai and her mother embark on a long, perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa, who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.

A lyrical biography of the world's third bestselling poet of all time reveals a child immigrant from Lebanon, with a secret hope, who used poetry to bring people together.

A lyrical biography of the world's third bestselling poet of all time reveals a child immigrant from Lebanon, with a secret hope, who used poetry to bring people together.

"A child dreams of a life without borders after he and and his parents are forced to leave their home during the Mexican Repatriation"--Provided by publisher.

After traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, Noemi and her mother are denied entry at the border and must find the refugee in charge of the notebook, an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the United States. Includes author's note.

M.T. is a high-achieving high school student who is hiding the fact that she's an undocumented immigrant in the United States.

Twelve-year-old Iranian refugee Khosrou moves to Oklahoma where he goes by Daniel and models himself after the legendary storyteller Scheherazade as he weaves tales that reflect his perseverance and reinvention.