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In the tradition of New York Times bestsellers Rad American Women A-Z and Women in Science comes a book celebrating the diversity and contributions of 36 immigrants and refugees to the United States of America.

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Albert Einstein. Mazie Hirono. Dikembe Mutombo. Celia Cruz. Madeleine Albright. Nikola Tesla. These are just a few of the names young readers will find in the pages of First Generation. Featuring 36 incredible individuals, this book tells the stories of artists and athletes, scientists and musicians, activists and inventors, educators and journalists, all immigrants and refugees to the United States of America. Because of their achievements and their determination to change the world, our country has been made a far better place. And after reading their inspiring stories, readers will hopefully see how they can become change-makers themselves.

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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018

A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection 2019

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