47 of the Best Immigration Books for the Classroom

47 of the Best Immigration Books for the Classroom

Discuss the complex issue of immigration with children's books. The following collection of immigration books focus on people fleeing their homes, arriving in new countries and their hopes and fears for the future.

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Immigration Books for Elementary Students

Settling on a way to talk to children about immigration is a decision that needs some thought. Immigration involves moving to a new country and is an emotionally, physically and mentally challenging experience.

Immigration is a difficult issue for young children to understand because of the complex factors involved. Sharing picture books builds empathy and understanding for the lives of other people. They are also great discussion starters to answer children’s questions and promote empathy and open-mindedness.

As well as this great list of immigration books you can also browse immigration teaching resources in the post 7 Useful Tips for Teaching Immigration to Elementary Students.

Immigration Books for the Classroom

These immigration books focus on people fleeing their homes, arriving in new countries and their hopes and fears. Some of the books share a more discreet message about accepting others.

What Next?

The immigration books above are just a small selection of books now available on the subject of migration. If you have parents who are unsure how to talk about immigration with their child, you can of course share this page and the wonderful list of immigration books.

This TIME article also goes into a lot of detail about how to talk to children about immigration. It could be a useful resource to give to parents if they are not sure how to approach the topic with their child. In the article, journalist Carey Wallace talks to Professor William Perez for tips on starting a conversation with children on this complex issue.

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