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How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay

How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay by Julia Alvarez I recently recommended this to someone and was all set to send a link to my review, only to be shocked that I’d never written it up! It’s a great … Continue reading

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Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers

Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers by Lensey Namioka This is the third book in the Yang series. Of all the Yangs, Second Sister is having the hardest time with the move to America.  In China she had lots … Continue reading

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Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family

Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family by Lensey Namioka This is the second book in the Yang series. It is hard coming moving to a new country and Yang the Third does a wonderful job of showing cultural differences.  … Continue reading

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Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear

Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka Despite what the cover art and link suggest, this book is readily available. I am unsure why Amazon has the price so escalated and has an outdated copy for sale. … Continue reading

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Ghost Train

Ghost Train by Jess Mowry Moving from Haiti to Oakland is a major change for thirteen year old Remi, but it’s not long before he’s made a friend, a cute girl who lives in his building, Niya.  Together they try … Continue reading

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Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising is the story of a girl who loses everything, her father, her home, her life of luxury and her dreams of the future.  When tragedy strikes, Esperanza and her mother find that their only hope is to leave … Continue reading

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First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigration (Part 2)

First Crossing is a collection of stories.  Because I found it best to review each story separately, this is the second day of coverage for this title.  The first 5 stories can be found here. Whether you’re reading it straight … Continue reading

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First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigrants (Part 1)

First Crossing is an anthology of short stories about immigration, which includes works by some fabulous authors.  I’m going to do the content ratings separately by story since many teachers pull individual pieces for class.  I’ll be covering the volume … Continue reading

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Letters From Rifka

Okay, I’m going to admit to you that I was teary at the end of this one.  It ends well, but the story is quite touching.  Rifka and her family flee their home in the Ukraine under the cover of … Continue reading

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Immigration Picture Book: How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story

After soliders visit a small boy’s home, his family immediately leaves for America under the cover of night.  They take nothing with them except a change of clothes and money to pay their fare on a small boat.  Across the … Continue reading

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