Immigration: The Ultimate Teen Guide [Hardcover]

As the future of our democratic society, youth from U.S.-born and immigrant backgrounds alike will need to make informed decisions on our diverse nation's behalf. To do so, young adults need to be provided with access to accurate information and varied perspectives about immigration. InImmigration: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Tatyana Kleyn (an immigrant herself) examines the myths and realities of immigration, as well as the laws and policies that regulate it. She explores a number of issues associated with immigration, including cultural clashes and discrimination, the debate on language, undocumented immigrants, and what it means to be an American.

The book includes an overview of the nation's history with immigration, definitions of relevant terms, and recent statistical and demographic information. It also discusses why and how many immigrants make the journey to the United States. Other aspects the book addresses include undocumented immigrants and refugees/asylees, laws and policies that either support or hinder immigration, and how young immigrants can reconcile their competing identities.

Aiming to generate a discussion on immigration with factual and contemporary information, real life stories, experiences, and quotes from teenagers and young adults,Immigration: The Ultimate Teen Guidepresents a comprehensive and engaging approach to informing readers about the varied ways immigration is experienced, viewed, and disputed.

This volume covers the topic from personal, historical, political, and international perspectives and tackles some incredibly controversial issues in the mix....This book represents an interesting counterpoint to anti-immigration rhetoric, and there is good information included. School Library Journal

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