Fountaindale Public Library

Our stories carried us here

collective biography

illustrations

no index present

Grades 3-5

non fiction

Our stories carried us here

comics graphic novels

1391149917

"In this series, we explore the same challenging questions of identity, race, and discrimination. Through authentic narratives from immigrant storytellers and full color visuals, developing and fluent readers access and explore a variety of distinctly American experiences. Each book features a single story presented in both English and the native language of the storyteller. Supporting pages provide background building content, discussion questions, and a list of additional resources for extension opportunities"--adapted from publisher descriptionVolume 1: "An illustrated graphic novel that explores what it means to belong in Mexico and in America, and doing what it takes to survive and thrive. Born in the US, Daniel's family moves back to Mexico when he is 9 years old. Despite looking like his peers, Daniel struggles with being accepted in his new environment. Daniel's story is presented in both English and Spanish, the two languages of Daniel's youth"--adapted from publisher descriptionVolume 2: "Zaynab Abdi chronicles her journey, from Somalia to Yemen and Egypt, and ultimately the United States. Her graphic memoir is told and illustrated in both English and Arabic. Zaynab was born in Somalia and raised by her grandmother in Yemen, where they experienced a simple but beautiful life before unrest came to the country. Follow Zaynab as she flees to Egypt with her sister. Feel the love she is greeted with in America when she joins her mother and two sisters she has never met. Watch her grow as an advocate as she takes on the leadership opportunities within high school and university. Upon meeting Malala Yousafzai, and speaking at the United Nations, she becomes a voice for refuge"--adapted from publisher description

juvenile

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