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Diversity in Children's Literature

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Resources on Immigrants and Refugees

Historical painting of immigrants on a ship

Image source: history.org

The featured books in this section highlight the experiences of immigrants and refugees who come to America.

Search Tip:

  • Start broad: basic keywords and subjects such as immigration, immigrants, refugees, etc
  • Get specific:
    • Add the name of a specific country: Mexico AND immigration, etc
    • Add a nationality: Italian Americans, Japanese Americans, etc
    • Search for the name of a specific event: certain wars or disasters may lead to displacement, eg., the Lost Boys of Sudan

Picture Books on Immigrants and Refugees

Young Adult Books on Immigrants and Refugees