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Maurene Goo
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Maurene Goo

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This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home. WELCOME From some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing today…journey from Ecuador to New York City and Argentina to Utah…from Australia to Harlem and India to New Jersey…from Fiji, America, Mexico and more… Come On In. With characters who face random traffic stops, TSA detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey to new lands…who camp with their extended families, dance at weddings, keep diaries, teach ESL…who give up their rooms for displaced family, decide their own answer to the question “where are you from?” and so much more… Come On In illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home.

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This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home. WELCOME From some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing today…journey from Ecuador to New York City and Argentina to Utah…from Australia to Harlem and India to New Jersey…from Fiji, America, Mexico and more… Come On In. With characters who face random traffic stops, TSA detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey to new lands…who camp with their extended families, dance at weddings, keep diaries, teach ESL…who give up their rooms for displaced family, decide their own answer to the question “where are you from?” and so much more… Come On In illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home—and to find home.
13-18 Years 268 Pages
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Growing up female in America can be a complicated, challenging, and incredibly powerful experience. In this inspiring collection of essays, some of your favorite authors share their own personal journeys of discovering who they are and learning how to use their voices. These incredible writers tackle major real-world topics, exploring what happens when different cultures, identities, and backgrounds intersect. They share honest stories about facing unfairness, building up the courage to speak out, and finding true empowerment in difficult situations. By opening up about their own lives, these authors offer a supportive hand to anyone navigating similar struggles. This moving anthology is filled with hope, strength, and solidarity. It is a powerful reminder that your unique story matters, and that standing together can help create a more just and beautiful world.
9-12 Years 320 Pages
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