The Best Books About Immigration

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In the last four years under the Trump administration and its anti-immigration policies, it has become more important than ever for Americans to learn more about the experiences of immigrants. If you were born in the United States and don’t have any first-hand personal experience with immigration, or any close friends who have that experience and are comfortable enough to share it with you, one of the easiest ways to educate yourself is to read regard. If you want to take that initiative, but feel overwhelmed or at a loss about where to start, just keep scrolling, because we’ve put together an essential reading list of immigration books, both fiction and non-fiction, that everyone should read.

separated: inside an american tragedy by jacob soboroff

In Separates, journalist Jacob Soboroff delves into the Trump administration’s controversial and devastating child separation policy, a dark spot in modern America. story that every American should be educated about.

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the ungrateful refugee: what immigrants never tell you by dina nayeri

dina nayeri fled iran with her mother and brother when she was only eight years old, eventually settling in oklahoma after being granted asylum in the united states. In The Ungrateful Refugee, Nayeri shares his own story, along with that of other refugees and asylum seekers. the book will challenge everything you thought you knew about the refugee crisis and the way Western governments treat asylum seekers and refugees around the world.

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the distance between us by reyna grande

In her harrowing (and sometimes even hilarious) memoir, Reyna Grande shares the story of her parents’ decision to cross the border into the United States, and eventually bring their children with them, in pursuit of the American dream.

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one billion americans: the case for thinking big by matthew yglesias

In One Billion Americans, vox founder Matthew Yglesias argues that the real key to making America great again is to welcome more immigrants, not fewer. and much, much more, at that. The book uses logic and real-world examples to help explain why rising immigration should be anything but terrifying for Americans.

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the beekeeper of aleppo by christy lefteri

This heartwarming novel follows Nuri, a beekeeper, and his wife, Afra, who are forced to leave behind their happy life in Aleppo, Syria, when war ravages their country.

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a nation of immigrants by john f.

former president john f. Kennedy was passionate about immigration reform, and in his latest published book, he outlined the important roles that immigration and immigrants have played in shaping and building the United States, and laid out his vision for immigration policies that would encourage the continuation of that tradition.

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a powerful and irresistible tide: the epic struggle for american immigration, 1924-1965 by jia lynn yang

This book tells the (seriously) gripping story of how a 1924 measure passed by Congress created an ethnic quota system that hindered large-scale immigration to the United States for decades to come, leading directly to the divisive debates on immigration that dominate current politics.

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west exit by moshin hamid

exit west is an incredible and unique novel that mixes the harsh realities of war and life as a refugee with a touch of magical realism (the main characters travel the world in search of a new home, but they do so by walking through random magical gates that transport them to new cities).

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this land is our land: an immigrant manifesto by suketu mehta

In This Land Is Our Land, author suketu mehta addresses the backlash against immigrants around the world, drawing on his own experiences growing up as an indian-born teenager growing up in the city of new york and the unique perspective has gained after years of reporting on the subject both in the us. uu. and abroad. In the book, Mehta looks at exactly why and how fear of immigrants is hurting Western countries.

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americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie

This novel follows Ifemelu and Obinze, two Nigerian teenagers who fall in love, but separate after graduation when they both move to different countries. years later they meet again, both changed by their own experiences as immigrants.

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the road of the devil: a true story of luis alberto urrea

this book was a pulitzer prize finalist and it’s easy to see why. In it, Urrea shares the story of a group of men who attempted to cross the Mexican border along the “Devil’s Highway,” North America’s deadliest region, into the Arizona desert. his story will stay with you and change the way you think about the American immigration debate forever.

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the refugees by viet thanh nguyen

Set in both the United States and Vietnam, this collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen delves into the immigrant experience and what it’s like to live divided between two countries.

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my (underground) american dream: my true story as an undocumented immigrant turned wall street executive by julissa arce

Arce’s early memoir is, well, more or less exactly what the title promises: the story of her journey from growing up as an undocumented immigrant to pursuing her dreams of becoming successful (and wealthy) as a Wall Street executive. .

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the book of unknown americans: a novel by cristina henríquez

the book of unknown americans tells the story of a 15-year-old girl named maribel rivera, whose family leaves mexico for the united states in search of medical attention for maribel after she suffered a terrible injury. Once the Riveras are in the United States, Maribel finds herself involved in an ill-fated affair with the son of the mayor of her new town.

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barefoot heart: stories of a migrant child by elva treviño hart

This autobiographical account paints a vivid picture of what daily life is like for the children of migrant farmworkers. Although this sounds sad (and sometimes it certainly is), overall it is an inspiring story of a family that overcomes the difficulties of constant discrimination and life in a country where they don’t speak the language through hard work and dedication. tireless determination.

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the beast: riding on rails and dodging drug traffickers on the migrant route by Óscar Martínez

In The Beast, journalist Óscar Martínez recounts the terrifying things he witnessed during the two years he spent traveling the migration route from Central America to the United States. border, including (but not limited to) assaults, sexual violence, and kidnappings.

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american street by ibi zoboi

If you’re looking for a book that expertly tackles immigration, look no further than Ibi Zoboi’s novel about a young woman named Fabiola who travels to the United States from Haiti with her mother. however, when her mother is arrested, ella fabiola is forced to live alone in a strange new country.

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native speaker of chang-rae lee

This novel is not so much about the actual immigration process as it is about the long-term effects that leaving one’s country of origin and culture behind can have on an individual and generations of a family.

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in the country we love: my family divided by diane Guerrero

Actress Diana Guerrero is best known for her roles in Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, but she is also one of thousands of Americans who have been personally affected by United States immigration policies. Although Guerrera was born in the United States, her parents were not and, when she was only 14 years old, they were detained and deported, and she, as a natural citizen, remained in the United States. on her account.

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undocumented: a dominican boy’s odyssey from a homeless shelter to the ivy league by dan-el padilla peralta

dan-el padilla peralta’s gripping memoir tells the story of his journey from homelessness to princeton. peralta came to the united states with his parents when he was a child, but while his father decided to return to santo domingo, his mother stayed in nyc, determined to build a better life for her children. When he was in elementary school, his family struggled with homelessness and often took refuge in the library, where he met a wealthy volunteer named Jeff, who would eventually help him get a scholarship to one of the smaller private schools. elitists from manhattan and, later, princeton university.

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The Best Books About Immigration

separated: inside an american tragedy by jacob soboroff

the ungrateful refugee: what immigrants never tell you by dina nayeri

the distance between us by reyna grande

one billion americans: the case for thinking big by matthew yglesias

the beekeeper of aleppo by christy lefteri

a nation of immigrants by john f.

a powerful and irresistible tide: the epic struggle for american immigration, 1924-1965 by jia lynn yang

west exit by moshin hamid

this land is our land: an immigrant manifesto by suketu mehta

americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie

the road of the devil: a true story of luis alberto urrea

the refugees by viet thanh nguyen

my (underground) american dream: my true story as an undocumented immigrant turned wall street executive by julissa arce

the book of unknown americans: a novel by cristina henríquez

barefoot heart: stories of a migrant child by elva treviño hart

the beast: riding on rails and dodging drug traffickers on the migrant route by Óscar Martínez

american street by ibi zoboi

native speaker of chang-rae lee

in the country we love: my family divided by diane Guerrero

undocumented: a dominican boy’s odyssey from a homeless shelter to the ivy league by dan-el padilla peralta

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