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“Lee, a Chinese Canadian author who was born and raised on Vancouver’s East Side and is the child of immigrants, writes about the history of human migration due to war, persecution, and opportunity. The text is divided into four chapters: “The History of Human Migration,” “Migration Today,” “Racism and Hardship,” and “Life in a New Country.” Each of these sections contains vignettes from immigrants and describes the reasons why they immigrated, where they immigrated from, and how they transitioned to their new home. At a time when immigration and refugees are major talking points in global politics, this is a very comprehensive title for readers who want to know more.”

– School Library Journal

Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees

Written by Jen Sookfong Lee
Illustrated by Drew Shannon
Published by Orca Book Publishers

What drives people to search for new homes?

From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child of immigrants and gives a human face to the realities of being an immigrant or refugee today.

Primary ISBN: 9781459818996
Publication Date: March 2021
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Age 09 or older

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Setting: Various

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, Refugee

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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