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Who Belongs Here?

- An American Story

About Who Belongs Here?

In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the acclaimed "Talking Walls," invite young readers to explore the human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by O'Brien's full-color pastels. A compendium at the end of the book offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ellis Island, and other topics in this text. Who Belongs Here? will lead to discussions about The effects of war on children and families Refugees and relocation processes in the U.S.Cambodian culture U.S. History and attitudes towards immigration Bullying and intolerance Conflict-resolution skills Lexile Level 1040 Fountas and Pinnell Level W

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780884486398
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 48
  • Published:
  • June 30, 2019
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 291x226x8 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 504 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Who Belongs Here?

In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the acclaimed "Talking Walls," invite young readers to explore the human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by O'Brien's full-color pastels. A compendium at the end of the book offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ellis Island, and other topics in this text.
Who Belongs Here? will lead to discussions about

The effects of war on children and families
Refugees and relocation processes in the U.S.Cambodian culture
U.S. History and attitudes towards immigration
Bullying and intolerance
Conflict-resolution skills

Lexile Level 1040
Fountas and Pinnell Level W

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