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Book

In the spirit of a dream : thirteen stories of American immigrants of color

Call Number

  • J 920 SALA (CEN, EAS, OSH, POW, WSQ)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2021.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Audience

Grades K-1. Scholastic.

Summary

Many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity: scientists, athletes and artists have succeeded, bringing fame to America.

Contents

  • In the spirit of a dream / Alejandro Albor / Anousheh Ansari / Ayub Khan Ommaya / Cándido Camero / Conceição Damasceno / David Tran / Dikembe Mutombo / Edwidge Danticat / Ilhan Omar / Jim Lee / Juana Gutiérrez / Yo-Yo Ma / Undocupoets / Immigrant parents

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