First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great

This biographical book highlights 36 immigrants and refugees and their contributions to the United States. The people profiled are presented as individuals who have helped shape the country in significant ways. Alongside the biographies, the book includes an illustrator’s note, a section called “Ways to Be a Trailblazer,” a resource list, and a bibliography. Its focus is on the lives of immigrants and refugees and the impact of their work in the United States.