"Come On In: 15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home" by Adi Alsaid is a compelling anthology that explores the diverse experiences of immigrants and their journeys to find belonging. Each story delves into the lives of young people grappling with the challenges of moving to a new place, navigating cultural differences, and searching for their identity. Set against various backdrops, from urban landscapes to rural settings, these narratives highlight moments of connection and resilience. With a mix of humor, heartache, and hope, the collection showcases the universal quest for home and the bonds that can be forged across borders. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 304 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2021 by Inkyard Press .

Adi Alsaid was born and raised in Mexico City. He attended college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After graduating, he packed up his car and escaped to the California coastline to become a writer. He's now back in his hometown, where he writes, coaches basketball, and makes every dish he eats as spicy as possible. In addition to Mexico, he's lived in Tel Aviv, Las Vegas and Monterey, California.