Denied, Detained, Deported: Stories from the Dark Side of American Immigration
Emma Lazarus' poem "New Colossus," followed by a new poem by Naomi Shihab Nye examining some of Lazarus' lines in light of our nation today, open this compelling look at ways the United States has sometimes rejected, ejected, and exploited individuals wanting to make a home here. Ann Bausum introduces readers to denial, detention, deportation, and exploitation of immigrants through stories of individual lives. Each one builds on those that come before in the narrative, and Bausum explains how each story is in our nation's history. There are fewer photographs and visual documents than in many National Geographic books, but the design of those presented is striking (although a few photo captions are confusing). From laws passed to prevent Chinese immigrants from coming to America in the nineteenth century to the struggles faced by illegal immigrants doing essential work today, this eye-opening volume offers a critical perspective on policies and attitudes of our nation. © Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 11 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
19th Century
20th Century
History (Nonfiction)
Immigration and Immigrants
Politics and Political Systems
Racism
Refugees
U.S. History
Work and Labor
Xenophobia
Diversity subjects:
Asian
Latine
Multicultural General
Publisher:
National Geographic
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 111
ISBN: 9781426303326
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 325 Bausum