I’m New Here
I’m New Here by Anne Sibley O’Brien, published by Charlesbridge Publishing on June 19, 2018, is a reprint edition featuring 32 pages in English. This book presents the experiences of three students from Guatemala, Korea, and Somalia as they navigate the challenges of speaking, writing, and sharing ideas in English at their new American elementary school. Through their journey of self-determination and the support of peers and teachers, the students learn to gain confidence and comfort in their new environment while maintaining their cultural identities.
Readers will find a touching narrative that explores themes of emigration and immigration, as well as the importance of community in the school setting. The story highlights the significance of understanding and embracing diverse backgrounds, making it relevant for young audiences from all walks of life. As immigration continues to shape society, I’m New Here serves as a valuable resource for discussions about new experiences and the role of education in fostering inclusivity.
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Three students are immigrants from Guatemala, Korea, and Somalia and have trouble speaking, writing, and sharing ideas in English in their new American elementary school. Through self-determination and with encouragement from their peers and teachers, the students learn to feel confident and comfortable in their new school without losing a sense of their home country, language, and identity.
Young readers from all backgrounds will appreciate this touching story about the assimilation of three immigrant students in a supportive school community.
Anne Sibley O’Brien is one of the founders of I’m Your Neighbor, an organization that promotes children’s literature featuring “new arrival” cultures. As the rate of immigration to the United States increases, topics related to immigration are increasingly more important in the classroom and home. I’m New Here demonstrates how our global community can work together and build a home for all.
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