An exceptional resource for all school libraries and social studies teachers, Finding Home covers topics of colonization, decolonization, migration, human rights, and persecution. Main chapters/themes include “History of Human Migration” (impact of colonization on immigrants), “Life in a New Country,” “Migration Today” (push and pull factors), and “Racism and Hardship” (including British Home Children, Komagata Maru, Chinese workers, and residential schools). Sookfong Lee skilfully explains the distinctions between immigrants and migrants, and refugees and resettled refugees. Each chapter features an inspiring profile of a Canadian immigrant or refugee, migration facts, and a “Moving On” section discussing progress made from discrimination and hardship, complemented by photographs and colourful illustrations.

120 pp., 7 × 9", colour photographs and illustrations • Bibliography • Index

Source: Association of Book Publishers of BC - BC Books for Schools (2021-2022)

Jen Sookfong Lee was born and raised on Vancouver's East Side, and she now lives with her son in North Burnaby. Her books include The Conjoined, nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award and a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize; The Better Mother, a finalist for the City of Vancouver Book Award; The End of East; Gentlemen of the Shade; Chinese New Year and The Animals of Chinese New Year. Jen was a columnist for CBC Radio One's The Next Chapter for many years. She teaches at The Writer's Studio Online with Simon Fraser University, edits fiction for Wolsak & Wynn and co-hosts the literary podcast Can't Lit.

 

Jen Sookfong Lee's profile page

Drew Shannon is an illustrator who lives in Toronto. Drew earned a bachelor of arts at Sheridan College and has worked with many different clients, including CBC, VICE Media, UNICEF, The Washington Post and NPR. He is the illustrator of Extreme Battlefields: When War Meets the Forces of Nature and Out of the Ice: How Climate Change is Revealing the Past.

 

Drew Shannon's profile page

• Nominated, Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award
• Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
• Commended, Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
• Commended, BC Books for BC Schools

“Timely and an important educational tool.”

Lauren Dembicky, Vancouver Writers Fest

“Timely and educational, Finding Home will foster among readers a greater understanding of human migration and empathy for the thousands of immigrants and refugees who seek a better life in their adopted country. Highly Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Required reading...Readers will enjoy all the many stories and facts Lee has accumulated...I can find no fault with this beautifully produced book and thoroughly recommend it to both young and older adults alike.”

The Ormsby Review

“An accessible yet comprehensive introduction to immigration.”

Publishers Weekly

“At a time when immigration and refugees are major talking points in global politics, this is a very comprehensive title for readers who want to know more…A good addition to any school or public library, which spotlights the varied experiences of immigrants.”

School Library Journal