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  • Journey to America: Celebrating Inspiring Immigrants Who Became Brilliant Scientists, Game-Changing Activists & Amazing Entertainers

Journey to America: Celebrating Inspiring Immigrants Who Became Brilliant Scientists, Game-Changing Activists & Amazing Entertainers

Author
Maliha Abidi
Publication Date
July 05, 2022
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Language
English
Journey to America: Celebrating Inspiring Immigrants Who Became Brilliant Scientists, Game-Changing Activists & Amazing Entertainers
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Description

 

A timely, beautiful exploration of America’s rich history of diversity, Journey to America profiles 20 immigrants and children of immigrants who have affected the nation’s culture or business.
From showstopping entertainers to game-changing activists to brilliant scientists, these first- and second-generation Americans show the determination and innovation that has shaped the country we know today:

 

  • Science: Kalpana Chawla (astronaut), I. M. Pei (architect), Chien-Shiung Wu (particle physicist), and Albert Einstein (theoretical physicist)
  • Entertainment: Tan France (fashion designer), Camila Cabello (singer-songwriter), M. Night Shyamalan (filmmaker), Natalie Portman (actress), Rihanna (singer), and Dikembe Mutombo (basketball player)
  • Politics: Ilhan Omar (congresswoman), Arnold Schwarzenegger (former governor of California), and Alexander Hamilton (founding father)
  • Business: Indra Nooyi (former PepsiCo CEO), Sergey Brin (Google co-founder)
  • Children of immigrants: America Ferrara (actress), Walt Disney (founder of The Walt Disney Company), Michelle Kwan (figure skater), Kamala Harris (U.S. vice president), and Barack Obama (former U.S. president)

Journey to America gives you all the stats, facts, and behind-the-scenes information on who they are as well as what they’ve done.

Author-illustrator Maliha Abidi’s striking illustrated portraits bring the personalities to life in vivid color. Sidebars explain historical and political facts about the

Publication date
July 05, 2022
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780760371220
Publisher
Becker & Mayer
BISAC categories
JNF053240 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Emigration & Immigration
JNF007070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Political
JNF025170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/General
JNF069000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
Immigrants
Biographies
United States
Emigration and immigration
Children of immigrants

ALA/Booklist

An inspiring collection that shines a spotlight on the life-changing contributions made by immigrants, sure to encourage young readers to follow their dreams.

Kirkus

A confusing assortment of immigrant stories too short and vague to be informative or engaging.

Maliha Abidi

Maliha Abidi is a Pakistani-American artist and author living between London and Los Angeles. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, she migrated to California, United States at the age of 14. As a South Asian immigrant, her experiences play a huge role in her work. Her art focuses on advocating for social justice including women's rights, girls' education and mental health. Using bright and bold colors, Maliha hopes to get people interested in complex issues that impact our societies. As Maliha says, "Come for the art, stay for the cause."

She is also the founder and creator of @WomenriseNFT. A Web 3.0 initiative with the focus on women's rights and girls' education through using art as a tool for advocacy.

Maliha's work includes illustrations, animations, NFT art and illustrated books. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read books, go bicycling and explore new blends of coffee.

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