Category Archives: Immigrants

Our World Is a Family by Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson, illustrated by Nomar Perez

Our World Is a Family by Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson, illustrated by Nomar Perez. Sourcebooks Explore, 2022. 9781728231839 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Advance Reader’s Copy picture book What did you like … Continue reading

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The Welcome Chair by Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

The Welcome Chair by Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534429772 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Historical … Continue reading

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My Words Flew Away Like Birds by Debora Pearson, illustrated by Shrija Jain

My Words Flew Away Like Birds by Debora Pearson, illustrated by Shrija Jain. Kids Can Press, 2021. 9781525303180 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A young … Continue reading

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Birds on Wishbone Street by Suzanne Del Rizzo

Birds on Wishbone Street by Suzanne Del Rizzo. Pajama Press, 2021. 9781772782196 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  In the happy neighborhood of … Continue reading

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Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants – Various Contributors, Rogé Girard

Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants – Various Contributors, Rogé Girard, Owl Kids Books, 9781771474160, 2021 Format:  Hardcover  Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5  What did you like about the book?  Immigration no matter where … Continue reading

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