immigration and emigration

"Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland . . . and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage"--.

"Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is"--Provided by publisher.

American is a country of many different people who speak different languages, wear different clothes, and eat different foods. Students look at where these people came from and how they got here in this look at the history of immigration to America.

Readers will learn why Italian immigrants left Italy, where they settled in America once they arrived, and how they became one of the most influential cultures on American society.

Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, as well as his encounters with prejudice. Includes some general history of U.S. immigration.

Recounts the powerful experiences of Syrian refugee Doaa Zamel, who was cast adrift in a frigid sea with the children of drowned parents after their dangerously overcrowded ship sank, in an account that details what their experiences reveal about an ongoing international crisis.

Chronicles how the backlash against refugees and immigrants has reshaped the political landscape since the election of Donald Trump.

"The story of a young Syrian refugee's attempt to reach Sweden, focusing on her ordeal in icy waters after the dilapidated fishing vessel in which she was traveling--along with 500 others--sinks"--OCLC.

Discusses when, why, and how various peoples have immigrated to the U.S. and describes the ways immigrants have shaped American history and culture.

Presents a guide to the complicated bureaucracy of immigration in the U.S., covering how to obtain legal status and get help from one's family and employer, and covers issues that can prevent one from getting a green card or visa, and examines fraudulent offers, the risks of deportation, and immigrant rights.