Newcomers

by Greta Gorsuch

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is bigger than the island of Manhattan. More than seventy million people pass through DFW each year. In Newcomers , five new people arrive at the airport. But they are not starting a vacation or traveling. They come to work. These young people emigrated from Bangladesh, China, Ghana, and Mexico. Some drive buses. Others sell coffee, books, and clothes. And some rub your aching neck and feet in day spas. Travelers pass by them without a second look. Yet their lives are challenging and complex. These employees become friends as they struggle to learn a new culture and understand a very confusing world of work.

96 pages, Paperback

Published July 14, 2023

Reviews

[Tom Leverett · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an ESL/EFL teacher for 30 years, I came to be able to recognize good books for teaching, and this one is good. Reasonably short sentences, no oblique cultural references, just interesting characters and a story that ties together and isn't too profound. There is a part where we learn about chicken feet as something to eat, and I could see myself opening this up to a class and asking what kinds of things they eat or do that Americans might find unusual...in other words, good talking points that people in tricky cross-cultural situations can relate to. It's a light and easy read, not too long. Good job!

[Ramona · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great short read from Gemma Open Door publishers about the experiences of people coming to the United States for better jobs, opportunities, and the trials they face.