EPL Picks Kids: If You Like Everything Sad is Untrue (a True Story) or Paper Son

by Jamieson, Victoria

Graphic Novel - 2020

Omar is a Somalian refugee, currently residing in a Kenyan refugee camp with his non-verbal little brother. This is Omar Muhammed’s graphic novel memoir, ...Show more Omar is a Somalian refugee, currently residing in a Kenyan refugee camp with his non-verbal little brother. This is Omar Muhammed’s graphic novel memoir, portraying daily life in a refugee camp, as told to author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson. It is beautiful, important, heartbreaking and hopeful. Also available in eBook and downloadable audiobook formats. Show less

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Measuring Up

by LaMotte, Lily

eBook - 2020

Cici is an immigrant to Seattle from Tawain. She is determined to win a cooking contest and the big cash prize, which she'll use to bring her grandmother ...Show more Cici is an immigrant to Seattle from Tawain. She is determined to win a cooking contest and the big cash prize, which she'll use to bring her grandmother over for a visit for her 70th birthday. While she is focused on this task, she is also dealing with finding a balance between assimilation and maintaining her cultural identity. This is a heartwarming story. Also available in book format. Show less

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Other Words for Home

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2019

Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown st...Show more Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. Also available as an eBook, audiobook CD and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Pie in the Sky

by Lai, Remy

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

In this hybrid graphic novel/chapter book, Jingwen has recently immigrated to Australia where he feels like an alien. He struggles to learn English and ma...Show more In this hybrid graphic novel/chapter book, Jingwen has recently immigrated to Australia where he feels like an alien. He struggles to learn English and make friends while his annoying younger brother has no problems with either, and he misses his father terribly who died in a car accident before their big move. He clings to the idea that making cakes will preserve his father’s memory even if it means disobeying his mother. Also available in book and eBook formats. Show less

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Count Me in

A Novel

by Bajaj, Varsha

Book - 2019

"Count Me In" is told through the alternating voices of Karina and Chris. Karina’s grandfather, Papa, immigrates to the United States to live wi...Show more "Count Me In" is told through the alternating voices of Karina and Chris. Karina’s grandfather, Papa, immigrates to the United States to live with her family. One day the three of them are assaulted because of the way Karina and Papa look. The two kids use social media to speak out against racism, hate crimes, and what a diverse America looks like. Show less

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Front Desk

by Yang, Kelly

eBook - 2018

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia m...Show more Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Also available in book and downloadable audiobook formats. Show less

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Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

This is a picture book memoir. Yuyi leaves her home in Xalapa, Mexico to come to America with her infant son. Once there, the library becomes a place where hopes and dreams can be realized. Also available as an eBook and audiobook CD. This is a picture book memoir. Yuyi leaves her home in Xalapa, Mexico to come to America with her infant son. Once there, the library becomes a place where hopes and dreams can be realized. Also available as an eBook and audiobook CD. Show less

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Boy 87

by Fountain, Ele

Book - 2018

Shif and his best friend Bini live in an unnamed country. In order to avoid conscription, Shif and Bini flee their home and embark on a harrowing journey in this fast-paced read. "Boy 87" is heartbreaking and inspirational. Shif and his best friend Bini live in an unnamed country. In order to avoid conscription, Shif and Bini flee their home and embark on a harrowing journey in this fast-paced read. "Boy 87" is heartbreaking and inspirational. Show less

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Refugee

by Gratz, Alan

Audiobook CD - 2017

"Refugee" is historical fiction told through the stories of three refugee children living in different times. Josef is from Nazi Germany, 1939; ...Show more "Refugee" is historical fiction told through the stories of three refugee children living in different times. Josef is from Nazi Germany, 1939; Isabel is from Cuba in 1994; Mahmoud is from Syria, 2015. Despite the differences in time, all three have the harrowing tales of escape. Available as a book and eBook. Show less

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Wishtree

by Applegate, Katherine

eBook - 2017

Told from the perspective of Red, the old oak tree, this book contains a rich animal world and the stories of humans, particularly newcomers. It is a touc...Show more Told from the perspective of Red, the old oak tree, this book contains a rich animal world and the stories of humans, particularly newcomers. It is a touching book about inclusion and community. Also available as a book, audiobook CD and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Lost and Found Cat

The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey

by Kuntz, Doug

Book - 2017

An Iraqi family is forced to flee their home and they cannot bear to leave their beloved cat behind. Unfortunately, their cat is lost somewhere in Greece ...Show more An Iraqi family is forced to flee their home and they cannot bear to leave their beloved cat behind. Unfortunately, their cat is lost somewhere in Greece but is found days later after the family has left. This is the true story of a lost cat’s journey to be reunited with its loving family. Also available as a DVD and streaming video. Show less

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Out

by George, Angela May

Book - 2017

"Out" uses simple text to help kids understand why some people must leave their homes and the complex feelings associated with that experience. It is a poignant, beautiful and heartfelt book. "Out" uses simple text to help kids understand why some people must leave their homes and the complex feelings associated with that experience. It is a poignant, beautiful and heartfelt book. Show less

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A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

Featuring a Vietnamese father and son in Minneapolis, this wonderfully illustrated story shows the interconnectedness of family and the inexorable way tha...Show more Featuring a Vietnamese father and son in Minneapolis, this wonderfully illustrated story shows the interconnectedness of family and the inexorable way that generational history impacts the present. During a fishing trip, the father shares stories from his past life in Vietnam, long ago before the war and before coming to America. Also available as an eBook in English and print book in Korean. Available in Vietnemese, as well as an eBook. Show less

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