Immigration Books for Teens

From GRPLpedia

Double Crossing Tal, Eve. 2005. (YA Fiction Tal)

In 1905, as life becomes increasingly difficult for Jews in Ukraine, Raizel and her father flee to America in hopes of earning money to bring their family, but her father's health and Orthodox faith become barriers.

La Linea Jaramillo, Ann. 2006. (YA Fiction Jaramillo)

When fifteen-year-old Miguel's time finally comes to leave his poor Mexican village, cross the border illegally, and join his parents in California, his younger sister's determination to join him soon imperils them both.

A Step From Heaven Na, An. 2001. (YA Fiction Na)

Young Ju Park is unhappy with her journey to America as her family suffers hard times upon their arrival, yet when her father suddenly becomes violent, Young Ju is thankful when he leaves so that her family can start over.

Ask Me No Questions Budhos, Marina. 2006. (YA Fiction Budhos)

Fourteen-year-old Nadira, her sister, and their parents leave Bangladesh for New York City, but the expiration of their visas and the events of September 11, 2001, bring frustration, sorrow, and terror for the whole family.

The Whirlwind Matas, Carol. 2007. (YA Fiction pbk)

In 1941, fourteen-year-old Ben flees Nazi Germany with his family, hoping to find stability in Seattle, but when his new friend John, a Japanese American, is sent to an internment camp, he does not feel safe anywhere.