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Book SynopsisThis exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from homeand to find home. WELCOMEFrom some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing todayjourney from Ecuador to New York City and Argentina to Utahfrom Australia to Harlem and India to New Jerseyfrom Fiji, America, Mexico and more Come On In. With characters who face random traffic stops, TSA detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey to new landswho camp with their extended families, dance at weddings, keep diaries, teach ESLwho give up their rooms for displaced family, decide their own answer to the question where are you from? and so much more Come On In illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families hav
Trade Review“There is humor, tenderness, despair, outrage, and tenacity… This is a poignant and powerful collection of universal themes embedded with cultural specificity.”—
Booklist *starred review*
"Alsaid edits an extraordinary anthology featuring exquisite writing and offering a genuinely diverse collection on the richly layered topic of immigration. International in scope, the cross-section of voices is refreshingly diverse while also unified by emotional vulnerability.... [D]eeply relevant to our contemporary world. A must-have antidote to xenophobia and a much-needed, compassionate mirror for many."—
Kirkus Reviews *starred review*
"[E]ach contribution provides a snapshot of the many meanings the word “home” can evoke, making for a thought-provoking read. Authors’ notes interspersed throughout lend autobiographical richness to the memorable anthology.” –
Publishers Weekly, starred review
“These stories highlight the literal and emotional journeys of immigration, while also offering cultural views of travel, government, and geography. Readers will experience the joys, heartbreaks, struggles, and triumphs of the families depicted.”—
School Library Journal
