Cover of Illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants

by Gail Stewart

Other America

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Four voices share their personal journeys and challenges as they navigate life as undocumented immigrants in the American Southwest. Their stories reveal the complexities and hardships faced while seeking a better future amid uncertain social and legal landscapes. These heartfelt accounts offer a window into the hopes and struggles behind a deeply debated topic.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalImmigrationSocial JusticeComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Social Justice Poverty & Hardship Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1560063394
Pages
96
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
25,550

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Immigrants -- Southwest, New -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literatureIllegal aliens -- Southwest, New -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literatureIllegal aliensSouthwest, New -- Emigration and immigration -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literatureUnited States -- Emigration and immigration