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This is probably a little young for HS students, but Esperanza Rising is
awesome, and it fits the majority of your requirements.

Otherwise, take a look at this link.  There are quite a few interesting
books on there!
https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/immigration/

On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:31 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois
School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Does it have to be a novel? Otherwise, what about *Spare Parts* -- the
> story of a group of Latino kids from Arizona that beat out MIT in an
> underwater robotics competition? (Was a movie too.)
>
>
> Leah Krippner
> Librarian, Harlem High School
> I am currently reading *Dumplin'* by Julie Murphy
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:17 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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Marion Junior High School
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