We Are Americans: Voices Of The Immigrant Experience

by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

Through letters, diaries, and oral histories, WE ARE AMERICANS profiles the often challenging but ultimately rewarding experiences of US immigrants during the last 20,000 years.

Every child will find an ancestor or contemporary in this collection of personal narratives that tells the story, chronologically, of immigrant groups in this nation.

From the first human residents of North America, to the mass of Europeans in the 1800's, to today's modern Americans, each group has made significant and lasting contributions to the ever changing culture of the United States.

Through the letters and oral histories, first person accounts and biographies, children will reflect on the many different

Genres: History, Nonfiction, American History

192 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2003

About the author

Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler, a married couple who have written numerous books together, were drawn to this story of great writers inspiring each other collaboratively. Their most recent novel, In Darkness, Death, won a 2005 Edgar Award. They live in New York City.

Series:
* Samurai Detective
* Century Kids
* Her Story
* Images Across The Ages
* American Family Album

Reviews

[Quỳnh Nguyễn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a good insights of migrating process in America from the first immigrants to a new America. Along with historical periods, there are also several stories stated out such as American fever, Japanese picture bride, Chinese paper son and so on. In the context of the rising nativism in the USA today, this book is like a good summary to provoke them the value, the history of their communities and the nature of their country.
"All Americans are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Our ancestors came here from all over the globe- on foot, by boat, train, bus or airplane. What is an American? He is an American who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced."

[Alexis Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

History of American immigration through primacy resource documents. This book talks about immigration and diversity and is filled with primary source documents which is great for children who are learning about difficult topics such as immigration.

[Shellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are Americans is very interesting and informative.

[Denise Elerick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hands down the best read I have ever found in the children's section of the library. I was mesmerized by the stories and diaries of kids on a ship alone, to a country they did not know, sent home if they were ill, put to work in garment factories or mines or meatpacking plants. Photos of Italian immigrants waving goodbye to family they will never see again. If I could only get my 9 year old to take it all in. Maybe in a year or two. The land of opportunity was built on taking a chance and risking it all. Great historic photos. The best U.S. history I have ever read for a kid.