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We are here to stay : voices of undocumented young adults /

Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives. They are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kuklin, Susan (Author, Photographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Illegal alien children > Government policy > United States.
Children of illegal aliens > Education > Law and legislation > United States.
Illegal aliens > Education (Higher) > United States.
United States > Emigration and immigration > Social aspects.
Illegal aliens.
Immigrant youth.
United States > Emigration and immigration.
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION > People & Places > United States.
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION > Social Science > Politics & Government.
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION > Social Topics > Emigration & Immigration.
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Summary:Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives. They are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows.
Physical Description:182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179) and index.
ISBN:9780763678845
0763678848