I Is for Immigrants

Description

What do African dance, samosas, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants: the vibrant, multi-faceted people who share their heritage and traditions to enrich the fabric of our daily lives. From Jewish delis to bagpipes, bodegas and Zen Buddhism, this is a celebration of immigrants: our neighbors, our friends. This picture book companion to the popular B Is for Brooklyn weaves together a multitude of immigrant experiences in a concise, joyful package. For readers of Finding Kindness and Dreamers.

Selina Alko is an award-winning author-illustrator of books for young readers, including One Golden Rule at School, B Is for Brooklyn, Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama, and The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. She is also the illustrator of Can I Touch Your Hair? and Why Am I Me?. Selina is known for publishing books that promote urbanism, inclusivity, and diversity. She lives in Brooklyn. selinaalko.com

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * Each letter of this exuberant and poignant alphabet book is represented by a montage of words and images that include feelings, ideas, and things that people from all over the world have brought with them to their new home. . . Readers from all backgrounds will have a blast looking for references to their own heritages and finding commonalities. Vibrant, vigorous, and multifaceted--just like America. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review