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Immigrant Children Speak

by Emily Hearn, edited by Marywinn Milne

tagged: new experience

Description

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another world and forging a new sense of self in a new land.

About the Authors

Emily Hearn wrote picture books, poetry and music, and radio and TV scripts, including work for the National Film Board and TVO. She was a mentor for the Toronto District School Board and for elementary school children through WIER (Writers in Electronic Residence). Emily collaborated with her co-author, Mark Thurman, on "The Mighty Mites" comic strip series that appeared in Owl Magazine for more than a dozen years. Emily passed away in 2015.

Marywinn Milne has a B.A. in French from York University. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years with the Toronto District School Board, where she taught grades one through four. She also worked for many years as an ESL/D teacher and Teacher/Librarian. She was nominated for the Award of Excellence by the Ontario School Library Association. Since retiring in 2004, Marywinn spends her time with family, friends, and enjoying many hobbies.

Age:: 8 to 11
Grade:: 4 to 8
Reading age:: 9 to 12

Editorial Reviews

The collection includes harrowing stories of escape from oppressive regimes, or the frustration at having no choice in moving to a new country, and the universally nerve-wracking experience of adjusting to a new school, new language, a colder climate, and new friends.... [A] highly readable book that would no doubt be indispensable in opening up dialogue about the immigration experience in classrooms and school libraries. Highly Recommended.

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

This collection of stories written by immigrant children is a window into understanding the immigrant experience from a child’s point of view.... Highly recommended for Grades 2 to 5.

— Professionally Speaking

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