Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
With lyrical text and thought-provoking photography, Their Great Gift explores the experiences of immigrants in the twenty-first century, focusing on the lives of children. Images of families who came to the United States from many different parts of the world celebrate the diversity of our country and contain a vision of hope for the future.
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"An attractive and inspiring look at immigration to the United States, sure to spark discussions at home or in the classroom. . . . [T]his offering puts a human face on a serious issue. . . . An ideal jumping-off place for teachers and parents interested in starting a conversation about a timely topic."--starred, School Library Journal
-- (2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Cleareyed photography . . . joins the intimate, individual family stories to the universal immigration experience with a love for freedom and the responsibility that it requires. . . . A heartfelt reminder of a significant American ideal."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (1/15/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Coy (Hoop Genius) and photographer Huie (Looking for Asian America) . . . deliver a visual smorgasbord that informs young readers--and reminds older ones--how the United States was and continues to be made."--starred, Publishers Weekly
-- (12/7/2015 12:00:00 AM)"[T]his collection of striking photos and evocative words brings a warm, human face to an issue too often spoken about in abstract terms. . . . A moving, affirming, and important addition to picture-book collections."--Booklist
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