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I Is for Immigrants

Selina Alko

An alphabet picture book brings together a range of immigrant experiences in the United States. Its entries include ambition, African dance, zest, and ziti, highlighting cultural contributions by immigrants. The book also considers the ways immigrant communities enrich shared life. Detailed, colorful illustrations accompany this ABC presentation of immigrant cultures. It is a companion volume to B Is for Brooklyn.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
NP0L
ATOS Book Level
0.1
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
A
Themes
Cultural Heritage · Dance And Movement · Diversity And Inclusion · Immigration And Migration
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Published
June 15, 2021
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781250237866
Language
English
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