Silvers of 3 book covers n— Molly's Pilgrim, Abuela, and Front Desk — all about young immigrant girls.

A New Land, A New Life

Mighty Girl Books About the Immigrant Experience

Illustrated book cover Molly's Pilgrim features a girl in a purple sweater walking on a path with red and yellow trees.
Illustrated book cover Abuela features a young girl reaching up to her grandmother, who is floating away.
Illustrated book cover, Front Desk, features a girl sitting at a desk in front of a classroom.

Immigrating to a new country requires tremendous courage, determination, and hope. For generations, people have traveled great distances to build better lives, and even though the immigrant experience has evolved, many challenges remain familiar: adjusting to new customs, learning new languages, and finding a balance between fitting in and preserving cherished traditions.

The website A Mighty Girl, provides a list of books highlighting stories that help new immigrants feel less alone and build empathy within their communities. By sharing books that explore the experiences of immigrants past and present, young readers — whether they are newcomers or were born in their country — gain a deeper understanding of why people leave home to start anew. These stories also help kids appreciate the richness and strength that immigrant families bring to their communities.

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