Dear America: Young Readers' Edition: The Story of an Undocumented Citizen by Jo

Description: Dear America: Young Readers' Edition by Jose Antonio Vargas In this young readers adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didnt know it, but he was sent to the U.S. illegally.When he applied for a learners permit, he learned the truth, and he spent the next almost twenty years keeping his immigration status a secret. Hiding in plain sight, he was writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country. Only after publicly admitting his undocumented status--risking his career and personal safety--was Vargas able to live his truth.This book asks questions including, How do you define who is an American? How do we decide who gets to be a citizen? What happens to those who enter the U.S. without documentation?By telling his personal story and presenting facts without easy answers, Jose Antonio Vargas sheds light on an issue that couldnt be more relevant. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants. He is the founder and CEO of Define American, the nations leading nonprofit media and culture organization that fights injustice and anti-immigrant hate through the power of storytelling. Review This riveting, courageous memoir ought to be mandatory reading for every American.-- "Michelle Alexander, New York Times bestselling author" Review Quote "This riveting, courageous memoir ought to be mandatory reading for every American." Details ISBN1982607297 Author Jose Antonio Vargas Short Title Dear America: Young Readers Edition Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1982607297 ISBN-13 9781982607296 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2019-03-05 Playing time 180 Audience Age 10-13 Publisher HarperCollins Imprint HarperCollins Edition Description Library Edition Narrator Jose Antonio Vargas Subtitle The Story of an Undocumented Citizen DEWEY B Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158564050;

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