Who Belongs Here?: An American Story

By Margy Burns Knight

Book Overview

In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the acclaimed "Talking Walls," invite young readers to explore the human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by O'Brien's full-color pastels. A compendium at the end of the book offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ellis Island, and other topics in this text.

Who Belongs Here? will lead to discussions about

The effects of war on children and families Refugees and relocation processes in the U.S.Cambodian culture U.S. History and attitudes towards immigration Bullying and intolerance Conflict-resolution skills

Lexile Level 1040

Fountas and Pinnell Level W

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884486397
• ISBN13: 9780884486398
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

we need this book

Who Belongs Here is not as well known as Knight's other books probably because it is of controversial nature. But books such as this gem are perhaps the most important in our culture today. While the concepts in the book may go over the heads of youger children, an intriduction to taboo topics at an early age will prepare them to face realities as they grow. This, of course, depends on personal opinions about immigration and racism issues and how they should be addressed, but the story in this book can be used even through the high school years to allow students to look at the situation from an angle of a foreigner. We, as citizens of a conglomerate country, should thank Knight for bringing such a story to light.