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Here are some suggestions from a library student who had to come up with a
list on this topic:
I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican American Daughter
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces
Girl in Translation
The Leavers
Watched by Budhos
You Bring the Distance Near
When Dimple Met Rishy
American Street
Kathy Wickline
Unity Junior High Librarian
Tolono, IL
wicklinek at unity.k12.il.us

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On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:54 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois
School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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.
>>>> Dwight, IL 60420                               Dwight, IL 60420
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> Kristi L.S. Pierce
> Certified Library Media Spec.
> Certified Educational Technology Spec.
> Marion Junior High School
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> Marion, IL  62959
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