[AISLE-Share] Book Suggestions

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Wed Nov 28 11:23:34 CST 2018


Haven't read it yet, but it's on my "to read" list - *The Distance Betwen
Us* by Reyna Grande.  There is also a Young Readers' edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Distance-Between-Us-Memoir/dp/1451661789/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1543425511&sr=8-1




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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
>
>
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> *Stephanie Flott*
>
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