A New History of Immigration, Jaclyn Backhaus
A New History of Immigration, Jaclyn Backhaus
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A New History of Immigration

Author: Jaclyn Backhaus

Narrator: Reena Dutt

Unabridged: 3 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2022


Synopsis

“A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past.” –Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl
 
Introducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.

The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers.

The United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pursue the American Dream. But as more walls are erected and borders are closed, is that dream still alive today? 
A New History of Immigration introduces young readers to alternative histories of immigration beyond Ellis Island and amplifies the voices of marginalized immigrants and their stories of success.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia on August 22, 2022

I've read a few books in this series now and they're informative explorations about history in a new context-- the stuff "you aren't yet reading in textbooks". In this one about immigration, Backhaus explores immigration from the early immigrants through 2022 with policies related to the United Stat......more

Goodreads review by Mersadise on September 04, 2022

Read it. Whatever your opinion on immigration, it's a quick read with facts and arguments that need to be heard.......more