Dear America
School year: Year 10, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 230
Published: 2003
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"Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen" by Pat McKissack is a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience in America. The story follows a young undocumented girl who navigates the challenges and fears of living in a new country. Through heartfelt letters, she shares her struggles with identity, acceptance, and the longing for a sense of belonging. The narrative highlights the complexities of family, friendship, and the quest for a better life, offering readers a personal glimpse into the realities faced by many immigrants. It captures the hope and resilience that define their journeys. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Dear America .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 230 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic .
Patricia and Fredrick McKissack are the authors of numerous award-winning books, including REBELS AGAINST SLAVERY: AMERICAN SLAVE REVOLTS and BLACK HANDS, WHITE SAILS: THE STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WHALERS, both Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and SOJOURNER TRUTH: AIN'T I A WOMAN? a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack live in St. Louis, Missouri. John McKissack resides in Memphis, Tennessee. Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience.
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