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• America for Americans

  a History of Xenophobia in the United States

  Lee, Erika,

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  "Part of the American mythos is that America is a nation of immigrants.... exposes another truth: America is also a nation of xenophobes. This book examines different episodes of xenophobia in American history, from Benjamin Franklin's writings…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Truth About Immigration

  Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers

  Hernandez, Zeke,

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  The go-to book on immigration: fact-based, comprehensive, and nonpartisan.

• In the Shadow of Liberty

  the Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the United States

  Minian, Ana Raquel, 1983-

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• Patriot Number One

  American Dreams in Chinatown

  Hilgers, Lauren,

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  Patriot Number One follows Chinese activist Zhuang Liehong as he flees China and rebuilds his life in New York’s Chinatown. Through his journey, the book offers a powerful look at immigration, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

• The Guarded Gate

  Bigotry, Eugenics, and the Law That Kept Two Generations of Jews, Italians, and Other European Immigrants Out of America

  Okrent, Daniel, 1948-

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  D. Okrent uncovers the dark history behind America’s restrictive immigration laws of the early 20th century. Okrent reveals how pseudoscience and prejudice combined to shape decades of exclusionary policy and redefine who was allowed to become…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Migranthood

  Youth in a New Era of Deportation

  Heidbrink, Lauren,

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  "...explores the lives of Central American teens navigating the U.S. immigration system. Drawing on years of research, Heidbrink reveals how policies, borders, and bureaucracy shape young migrants’ identities, rights, and their sense of belonging."

• The Deportation Express

  A History of America through Forced Removal

  Blue, Ethan

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• Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here

  the United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis

  Blitzer, Jonathan,

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  Jonathan Blitzer offers a sweeping look at the roots of Central American migration. He blends history, reportage, and personal stories and reveals how decades of U.S. policy and regional turmoil have shaped today’s immigration crisis and the lives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shackled

  92 Refugees Imprisoned on ICE Air

  Sharpless, Rebecca A., 1968-

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  Based on the true story of 92 Somali refugees deported from the United States in inhumane circumstances aboard a government flight, this book exposes the human cost of U.S. immigration enforcement and honors the strength and resilience of those who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• White Borders

  the History of Race and Immigration in the United States From Chinese Exclusion to the Border Wall

  Jones, Reece,

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  R. Jones traces how racism and nationalism have shaped the U.S. immigration policy for over a century. The author reveals the deep historical roots of today’s border debates and the enduring connection between race, power, and exclusion in America.

• Strangers in the Land

  An American History of Chinese Exclusion

  Luo, Michael,

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  This book examines America’s conflicted attitudes toward immigrants through history. Drawing on anthropology, ethics, and social movements, Rabben explores why societies alternate between welcoming newcomers and rejecting them, and what that means…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• City of Dreams

  the 400-year Epic History of Immigrant New York

  Anbinder, Tyler,

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  Tyler Anbinder chronicles how generations of immigrants have shaped New York City and, through it, the nation itself. Spanning centuries and countless communities, the book vividly captures the struggles, triumphs, and enduring spirit of those who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Land of Open Graves

  Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail

  De León, Jason, 1977-

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  "The Land of Open Graves reveals the suffering and deaths that occur daily in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona as thousands of migrants attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. De León uses an innovative combination of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Mighty and Irresistible Tide

  the Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965

  Yang, Jia Lynn,

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• Separated

  Inside An American Tragedy

  Soboroff, Jacob,

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  "A deeply reported, newsbreaking account the humanitarian crisis of our time by the journalist who has been at the center of the story: MSNBC correspondent Jacob Soboroff, winner of the 2019 Walter Cronkite Award, offers a chilling expose of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves

  One Family and Migration in the 21st Century

  DeParle, Jason,

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  This book follows a Filipino family over three decades as they navigate global migration in pursuit of a better life. Their story blends intimate storytelling with deep reporting, it reveals how sacrifice, and resilience connect families across…Read moreRead more of this annotation