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Great, varied combination of stories and artists. It's enlightening to read all the different experiences of the writers, both about how they came to the US and about their experiences there.
This book is a beautiful, accessible, and heart-expanding invitation for us to learn the stories of some of our neighbors. I hope that many will accept this invitation, and channel the understanding and care that is sure to follow into becoming better listeners, community members and neighbors who welcome and support one another.
Highly recommend this #ownvoices collection of stories from immigrants and refugees coming to the US. It is past time that we look at how our country welcomes and cares for those with different backgrounds. These stories need to be heard. This anthology is raw, honest, and yet, also hopeful. What incredible adversity some of these contributors overcame to create a new life for themselves and their family, and what accomplishments, richness, and depth they have added to our culture. I like how th...
The stories and art are interest are varied - I’m not all that well versed in comic/ graphic novel conventions- but this seems a pretty basic collection. I don’t find myself moved. Since I was reading to find selections that might work in the classroom, I have to say I didn’t find that value here. I was hoping for more, either an emotional or an analytical/ craft conversation.
Was amazing so many good stories authors and illustrations dont want to give anything away just go read it
Several comics about various immigrants stories from all over the world to the United States and how it varied from person to person.
Congrats GCV for providing a platform for authentic storytelling. This is shifting strategic narrative. Zaynab Abdis story will always be my favorite.
Incredible. I’m so excited to share these stories with my students. And some of the illustrations are just breathtaking.
Immigrants stories of moving to the US, mostly Midwest told in this graphic novel. Each so unique.
So unique. Stories told and illustrated by immigrants to the United States. It's written at a level that can be enjoyed by young readers, ESL, and fluent English readers alike. And a very good cause as well: Green Card Voices is a Minnesota nonprofit that records the first-person narratives of immigrants and advocates for this community.
“Our Stories Carried Us Here, is an incredible collaboration of authors and illustrators that illuminates the experience of otherness felt by immigrants and refugees. This graphic novel is a powerful affirmation of the way stories foster empathy and connection, and provides a greater sense of how to understand and welcome our new neighbors.”—Molly Hill, Editor of Blue Marble Review: A Literary Journal for Young Writers
Broadened my perspective of the modern immigration experience. I don't understand why anyone would want to come here with the way that the rednecks in this country treat others. This book does a good job of addressing intersectionality and I feel that I have a better understanding of what it means to an international student when they enter the US educational system.
Incredible variety of stories and artists. I will be using this book in my classroom someday as it seems a great one for building empathy and highlighting the diversity of immigrant and refugee narratives.
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A riveting compilation of wonderfully illustrated and poignantly told stories, created by humans with a refugee and immigrant journey.
Interesting collection of stories from people who have immigrated to the United States for whatever reason they have.This is put together by a group calling themselves "Green Card Collective".After each story, there is a glossary with terms that the average reader might not know the meaning for, such as, well Green Card, which is the card that is issued to people who are permanent residents, and have the right to hold a job, without having to get a visa. The card is called that because it used t...
A well put together anthology, the kinds of stories told did feel limited by the org behind it. Although I did appreciate the attempt to try and not get too excited about so called america.
Love the Nate Powell cover art. Love the structure of storytelling and illustration for the 10 true stories of immigrants and refugees. Essential. Teach this instead of To Kill a Mockingbird.
This book is a conversation starter. Perfect for younger YA readers as well as adults.
