13 Books that Tell Important Stories of Immigration and American Identity
Posted on July 2, 2025
by Stefani H
The Fourth of July is a time to think about identity and what the United States means to the people who live here. This list highlights books that examine a particularly diverse and impactful group of people in the United States: immigrants. These Adult and YA books are a small sampling of the experiences of those who choose to make the United States their home, as told from the perspectives of first- and second-generation immigrants.
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