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Young Adult About Immigration
Explore young adult books about immigration for children.
62 books
Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
Born into the violence of war-torn Sierra Leone, a young orphan overcomes staggering odds to find a new family and becom
Ages 12–18
Telegraph Club World #1
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Malinda Lo
Lily Hu must weigh her family’s safety against her growing feelings for a classmate as 1950s Red Scare politics threaten
Ages 14–18
Prisoner B-3087
Alan Gratz
Yanek Gruener fights to maintain his identity and his hope as he is forced to endure the unimaginable horrors of ten dif
Ages 11–16
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Between Shades of Gray
Ruta Sepetys
Lina and her family are torn from their home and sent to Siberia, where she must fight for survival and vow to keep the
Ages 12–18
The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine
Ages 13–18
Diamond Boy
Michael Williams
Patson survives the brutal diamond mines of Zimbabwe before embarking on a desperate trek to South Africa to find his mi
Ages 14–18
Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
Mawi Asgedom
For the young reader navigating a new culture or seeking the courage to overcome hardship. This moving memoir follows a
Ages 10–14
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Breaking Through
Francisco Jiménez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility while chasing a dream that feels out of reach due to sys
Ages 12–18
Of Beetles & Angels
Mawi Asgedom
A young boy journeys from an Ethiopian civil war to a refugee camp and eventually to the halls of Harvard in this moving
Ages 10–16
The Lines We Cross
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Michael finds his worldview challenged after his parents pull him into their anti-immigrant rallies, forcing him to look
Ages 12–18
The Next New Syrian Girl
Ream Shukairy
For the teen girl navigating the weight of cultural expectations and the complex layers of her identity within a Syrian
Ages 14–18
We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
My Life So Far
Enrique Garcia
For the child adjusting to a new home, this authentic memoir by a young boy explores the hurdles and small victories of
Ages 6–10
Voices from the Fields: Children of Migrant Farmworkers Tell Their Stories
S. Beth Atkin
A powerful window into the lives of Mexican American migrant youth as they navigate hard labor, gang pressures, and the
Ages 11–18
Come With The Fire
Julianne Mundle
For the teen feeling the pressure of high expectations while struggling to find where they truly belong between two cult
Ages 13–18
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Reaching Out
Francisco Jiménez
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of being the first in their family to attend college while balancing high e
Ages 12–18
My First Dutch Things Around Me at School Picture Book with English Translations
Eva S.
For the family preparing to move to the Netherlands or wanting to keep their Dutch heritage alive through everyday schoo
Ages 2–5
Malka
Mirjam Pressler
Separated from her mother during a desperate escape to the border, seven-year-old Malka must survive the terrifying wint
Ages 12–18
My First Kyrgyz
My First Kyrgyz Fruits & Vegetables
Kairat S.
Perfect for families wanting to share their Kyrgyz roots, this bilingual guide helps toddlers discover colorful fruits a
Ages 0–4
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue
Zoulfa Katouh
Jihad uses a magical sketchbook to bring her late mother's stories of Syria to life through vibrant murals that begin ap
Ages 13–18
The Beautiful #1
The Beautiful
Renée Ahdieh
Vampires rule the shadows of 1872 New Orleans, where a runaway dressmaker becomes entangled with a mysterious leader and
Ages 14–18
Right Where You Left Me
Calla Devlin
While her father is held hostage in Ukraine, seventeen-year-old Charlotte uses her photography to connect with her reser
Ages 12–18
Enduring Freedom
Jawad Arash, Trent Reedy
For teens grappling with the complexity of world conflict and the desire to see the human face behind the headlines of t
Ages 12–18
My First Dutch Things Around Me at Home Picture Book with English Translations
Eva S.
For families looking to bring Dutch heritage into their daily routine, this bilingual picture dictionary helps toddlers
Ages 0–5
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Poetry
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Early Readers
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Books for Immigration for Ages 0–3
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Books for Immigration for Ages 12–18
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Books for Immigration for Ages 4–7
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Books for Immigration for Ages 8–11
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