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• I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

  Sanchez, Erika L,

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  When the sister who delighted their parents by her faithful embrace of Mexican culture dies in a tragic accident, Julia, who longs to go to college and move into a home of her own, discovers from mutual friends that her sister may not have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Americanized

  Rebel Without a Green Card

  Saedi, Sara,

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  In San Jose, California, in the 1990s, teenaged Sara keeps a diary of life as an Iranian American and her discovery that she and her family entered as undocumented immigrants.

• The Sun Is Also a Star

  Yoon, Nicola,

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  Natasha, whose family is hours away from being deported, and Daniel, a first generation Korean American who strives to live up to his parents' expectations, unexpectedly fall in love and must determine which path they will choose in order…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Land Is Our Land

  the History of American Immigration

  Osborne, Linda Barrett, 1949-

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  Explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups have evolved throughout U.S. history, from 1800 to today.

• Picture Us in the Light

  Gilbert, Kelly Loy,

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  Daniel, a Chinese-American teen, must grapple with his plans for the future, his feelings for his best friend Harry, and his discovery of a family secret that could shatter everything.

• We Are Here to Stay

  Voices of Undocumented Young Adults

  Kuklin, Susan,

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  Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Something in Between

  De la Cruz, Melissa, 1971-

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  Shattered when her parents reveal their illegal immigrant status and that the education she has worked so hard to earn may be impossible, Jasmine struggles to redefine her sense of identity while bonding with the charming son of a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm An Undocumented Immigrant. Now What?

  Staley, Erin

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  This comprehensive guide removes some of the uncertainty of being an undocumented immigrant by providing practical steps, a support and information base, and a thorough list of online resources.

• American Street

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

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  Separated from her detained mother after moving from Haiti to America, Fabiola struggles to navigate the home of her loud cousins and a new school on Detroit's gritty west side, where a surprising romance and a dangerous proposition…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In the Country We Love

  My Family Divided

  Guerrero, Diane, 1986-

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  A moving, heartbreaking story of Diane Guerrero's, the television actress from the megahit Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, extraordinary resilience in the face of the nightmarish struggles of undocumented residents in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Thing You're Good at

  Choyce, Lesley, 1951-

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  When Jake's friend Maria, the daughter of undocumented immigrants, goes missing, Jake must find her and keep her safe.

• Illegal Immigration

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  This book presents various authors' opposing viewpoints on issues pertinent to national and State policy toward illegal immigrants and immigration.

• Sanctuary Somewhere

  Dimmig, Brenna,

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  After he finds out he's undocumented, seventeen-year-old high school student Osmel fears he won't be able to pursue his dream of becoming a meteorologist.

• Denied, Detained, Deported

  Stories From the Dark Side of American Immigration

  Bausum, Ann

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  Examines the history of American immigration, particularly those lesser-known stories of immigrants who were denied entrance into the United States or detained for security reasons, including the story of a ship of Jewish refugees.

• The Radius of Us

  Marquardt, Marie F., 1972-

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  Told in alternating voices, follows the growing relationship of two teenaged victims of violence who are struggling to overcome trauma and help each other cope.

• Immigration

  Interpreting the Constitution

  Byers, Ann,

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  Introduces the topic of immigration, discussing the rights established by the Constitution and landmark cases that have further established and clarified these rights.

• You Bring the Distant Near

  Perkins, Mitali,

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  From 1965 through the present, an Indian American family adjusts to life in New York City, alternately fending off and welcoming challenges to their own traditions.

• Enrique's Journey

  the True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite With His Mother

  Nazario, Sonia,

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  Documents the journey of a Honduran teen who braved hardship and peril to reunite with his mother after she was forced to leave him behind and seek migratory work in the United States.

• The Border

  Schafer, Steve,

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  After the slaughter of their families in Northern Mexico, teens Pato, Arbo, Marcos, and Gladys narrowly escape into the Sonoran Desert, pursued by the La Frontera gang.

• Should the US Close Its Borders?

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  This title explores provides a wide range of opinions on whether or not the United States should close its Mexican and Canadian borders to immigrants. The impact and efficacy of increased border patrol and enforcement are debated.