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How about House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros? It's several stories in
one story. Our Junior class reads it, and it's been well-received.

On Wed, Nov 28, 2018, 9:21 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois
School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info wrote:

> I preface this by saying I have not had a chance to read it yet so I don't
> know about appropriateness for the HS level but have they looked at *Behold
> the Dreamers* by Imbolo Mbue?
>
> On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 at 08:06, Email list for the Association of Illinois
> School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> My English teachers are looking for a book to read with their juniors
>> that deals with pursuing the "American Dream".  They are currently teaching
>> The Jungle, and both the teachers and the students are not enjoying it.
>> They would like a new book by an American author that discusses the trials
>> and tribulations of immigrants coming to America to pursue the "American
>> Dream".  A huge bonus would be if the book showed the author arguing for
>> change.
>>
>> They had considered Uncle Tom's Cabin, but they don't think it would be a
>> huge hit with students, and it does not involve immigrants.
>>
>> I know you are a very knowledgeable group, and I was hoping for some
>> great suggestions.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Stephanie
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Stephanie Flott*
>>
>> Dwight Township High School            Dwight Grade School
>> 801 S. Franklin St.                             801 S. Columbia St.
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> *Kari Stevenson*
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