Description
From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another world and forging a new sense of self in a new land.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 8 to 11
- Grade:
- 4 to 8
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Editorial Reviews
The collection includes harrowing stories of escape from oppressive regimes, or the frustration at having no choice in moving to a new country, and the universally nerve-wracking experience of adjusting to a new school, new language, a colder climate, and new friends.... [A] highly readable book that would no doubt be indispensable in opening up dialogue about the immigration experience in classrooms and school libraries. Highly Recommended.
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
This collection of stories written by immigrant children is a window into understanding the immigrant experience from a child’s point of view.... Highly recommended for Grades 2 to 5.
— Professionally Speaking
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Librarian review
Our New Home: Immigrant Children Speak
From diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of their fears, excitement, and challenges faced when moving to another world and forging a new sense of self in a new land.
How does one cope with immigrating to a new country, to survive in a new and foreign community? This title exposes students to authentic immigrant experiences of students similar in age to themselves. I would use this book to conduct a research project where students write a personal story or interview and record the experiences of others in their community who have moved.
Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Top Grade Selection 2016.
Librarian review
Our New Home: Immigrant Children Speak
Children share the excitement, challenge, sadness and fear of moving to Canada from countries including Pakistan, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, China and Russia. Their pictures, poems and stories are presented in chapters entitled “Leaving,” “Differences,” “Adjusting,” “Problems” and “Feelings.”
Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.
