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Watch Meby Doyin RichardsWhen Joe came to America from Africa, he worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home, but many did not believe he would succeed.
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Like a Dandelion by Huy Voun LeeLike feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them.
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The Doll by Nhung N. Tran-DaviesA children's picture book inspired by author Nhung N. Tran-Davies's experience as a child refugee from Vietnam, and then sponsoring a family of Syrian refugees as an adult.
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Home is in Between by Mitali PerkinsImmigrating to America, a young girl navigates between her family's Bengali traditions and her new country's culture.
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Fry Breadby Kevin Noble MaillardAs children help a Native American grandmother make fry bread, delves into the history, social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized Indian tribes. |
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The Arabic Quiltby Aya KhalilWhen her new classmates tease her, Kanzi finds comfort in wrapping up in a quilt from her teita and writing poetry. |
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Tani's New Homeby Tani AdewumiA picture book portrait of young chess champion Tani Adewumi describes how his family fled persecution in Nigeria to become refugees in a New York City homeless shelter before his growing chess skills and the random kindness of others helped him make history and find a new home. |
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The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia YangDrawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love. |
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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline WoodsonOther students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. |
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Areli is a Dreamer by Areli MoralesMoving from Mexico to New York, Areli tries to adjust to her new, fast-paced life in a diverse city where she, overcoming many obstacles, is now living the American dream, in this powerful, true immigration story.
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Join the One Book Reading ChallengeRegister for Beanstack and challenge yourself to read and participate in the 2021 One Book Project. Access activity ideas, determine reading goals, track reading as a family, and win digital badges!
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Join Us for an Author Talk with A Dream Called Home Author Reyna Grande The One Book Project Kicks off with a Virtual author talk. Reyna Grande, the author of A Dream Called Home, will be joining Kern County communities virtually on September 15, 2021 at 12pm. For more information, visit KCLonebook.org. |
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