Below you'll find books that reflect immigrant and refugee experiences. For print books in the SHS Learning Commons, see Ms. Melbourne, Ms. McCullough, or Ms. Reishus if you need help locating copies. To access eBooks & audiobooks in MackinVia, log in with your school credentials. To access print, eBooks, & audiobooks through the Scott County Library, use your Virtual Student Library Card.
The New Kids by
Freelance writer Hauser tracks the staff and students at the International High School at Prospect Heights in Brooklyn, N.Y., providing their personal histories as well as their day-to-day experiences.
The Book of Unknown Americans by
"Moving from Mexico to America when their daughter suffers a near-fatal accident, the Riveras confront cultural barriers, their daughter's difficult recovery and her developing relationship with a Panamanian boy"--OCLC.
A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by
Presents the story of Syrian refugee Doaa Al Zamel, chronicling her experiences in Syria from 2011 when the civil war began, her path to Egypt and the opposition to refugees she faced there, how she fell in love with a resistance fighter, and ultimately ended up in the frigid waters of the North Sea bound for Sweden, where her quest for survival really began.
The Unwanted by
A graphic-novel depiction of the plight of Syrian refugees who flee from Bashar al-Assad's civil war and cannot find a welcoming country to take them in.
We Are Displaced by
Malala Yousafzai presents the stories of girl refugees from around the world including Yemen, Iraq, the Congo, and Myanmar.
The Sun Is Also a Star by
Follows teenagers Natasha and Daniel over the course of a single day in New York City. Natasha's family, undocumented immigrants from Jamaica, faces deportation because of her father's drunk driving arrest. Daniel, under pressure from his South Korean parents, is preparing for an interview for a spot at Yale. When the two strangers meet, Daniel convinces Natasha to join him for the day, changing the course of their lives forever.
How Dare the Sun Rise by
Memoir of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, who was ten years old when rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killer her mother and sister. Sandra managed to escape and found refuge in the United States through a refugee program. However, in middle school in New York she found an ethnic disconnect to overcome and give voice to her people.
Spare Parts by
In 2004, four Latino teenagers arrived at the National Underwater Robotics Competition at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded, beat-up public high school. No one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much-but two inspiring science teachers had convinced them that four impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean should try to build an underwater robot.
Hold Tight, Don't Let Go by
In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Nadine goes to live with her father in Miami while her cousin Magdalie, raised as her sister, remains behind in a refugee camp, dreaming of joining Nadine but wondering if she must accept that her life and future are in Port-au-Prince.
Enrique's Journey by
Presents the true story of sixteen-year-old Enrique, who travels from Honduras to the United States, often receiving help from kind strangers, to find his mother, an illegal immigrant who left Enrique when he was a young boy to find work in America and better their lives.
Outcasts United by 
American Street by
Fabiola Toussaint and her mother are headed for American Street and Joy Road, finally leaving Haiti for the good life in the U.S. After leaving Port-au-Prince, however, Fabiola's mother is detained by immigration officials. Now Fabiola has to navigate life in loud, gritty, new, and surprising America by herself, leading her to an impossible choice and the possibility of paying a heavy price to achieve the American dream.
The Best We Could Do by
In graphic novel format, Thi Bui describes her family's experiences as they immigrate to the United States from their war-torn home in Vietnam.
Call Me American by
The author shares the story of his life from his birth under a neem tree in Somalia to his journey to America. Highlights the traditions and customs of his culture as well as his dreams of becoming an American citizen and the struggles he faced as a Somali refugee.
Ink Knows No Borders by
Presents a collection of poetry about the issues facing first- and second-generation immigrants and refugees including language differences, racism, stereotyping, and homesickness.
I Was Their American Dream by
A graphic novel memoir of Malaka Gharib and her upbringing as an Egyptian-Filipino, coming of age in an America without internet and two different cultures in her mother and father.
The Book of Unknown Americans
The Sun is Also a Star (eBook) by
Follows teenagers Natasha and Daniel over the course of a single day in New York City. Natasha's family, undocumented immigrants from Jamaica, faces deportation because of her father's drunk driving arrest. Daniel, under pressure from his South Korean parents, is preparing for an interview for a spot at Yale. When the two strangers meet, Daniel convinces Natasha to join him for the day, changing the course of their lives forever.
Enrique's Journey by How Dare the Sun Rise (Digital Audio) by
Memoir of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, who was ten years old when rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killer her mother and sister. Sandra managed to escape and found refuge in the United States through a refugee program. However, in middle school in New York she found an ethnic disconnect to overcome and give voice to her people.
Outcasts United (eBook) by
Tells the story of how a Muslim Jordinian woman named Luma Mufleh organized a youth soccer team in Clarkston, Georgia to unify the town's refugee children who came from war-town countries such as Liberia, Sudan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Someone Like Me by 
The Lines We Cross by
Michael's parents are leaders of a new anti-immigrant political party called Aussie Values which is trying to halt the flood of refugees from the Middle East; Mina fled Afghanistan with her family ten years ago, and just wants to concentrate on fitting in and getting into college--but the mutual attraction they feel demands that they come to terms with their family's concerns and decide where they stand in the ugly anti-Muslim politics of the time.
Something in Between by
After learning of her family's illegal immigrant status, Jasmine realizes that college may be impossible and that deportation is a real threat, uncertainties she endures as she falls for the son of a congressman who opposes an immigration reform bill.
Dream Things True by
Evan, the nephew of a conservative southern senator, and Alma, who lives with her large, warm Mexican family, fall in love, but when Immigration and Customs Enforcement begins raids on their town, Alma knows she needs to tell Evan her secrets, but how can she tell her country-club boyfriend that she is an undocumented immigrant?
I Was Their American Dream by
A coming-of-age story and a reminder of the thousands of immigrants who come to America in search for a better life for themselves and their children.
Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience
With authenticity, integrity, and insight, this collection of poems addresses the many issues confronting first- and second- generation young adult immigrants and refugees, such as cultural and language differences, homesickness, social exclusion, human rights, racism, stereotyping, and questions of identity.
The Refugees by 
The Unwanted by
Starting in 2011, refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The surprising flood of victims overwhelms neighboring countries, and chaos follows. Resentment in host nations heightens as disruption and the cost of aid grows. By 2017, many want to turn their backs on the victims. The refugees are the unwanted. Don Brown depicts moments of both heartbreaking horror and hope in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. Shining a light on the stories of the survivors, The Unwanted is a testament to the courage and resilience of the refugees and a call to action for all those who read.
The Other Side by