Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People

By: Victorya Rouse

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Synopsis: When you read about war in your history book or hear about it in the news, do you ever wonder what happens to the families and children in the places experiencing war? Many families in these situations decide that they must leave their homes to stay alive. What happens to them? According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 70.8 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes because of war or persecution as of 2019. Over fifty percent of these people are under the age of eighteen. English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of real-world experiences of teen refugees from around the world. Learn where these young people came from, why they left, and how they arrived in the United States. Read about their struggles to adapt to a new language, culture, and high school experiences, along with updates about how they are doing now and what they hope their futures will look like. As immigration has catapulted into the current discourse, this poignant collection emphasizes the United States' rich tradition of welcoming people from all over the world.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 264 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781728411736
Related ISBNs:: 9781728411743, 9781728401645, 9781541581562, 9781541581609
Publisher:: Lerner Publishing Group
Date of Addition:: 03/07/23
Copyrighted By:: Victorya Rouse
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Teens, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 11–18
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.