Books About Immigration And Emigration · 542 titles considered

The Best Immigration And Emigration Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about immigration and emigration? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Long Walk to Water
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Immigration And Emigration

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

A Long Walk to Water

By Linda Sue Park

Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.

128 pages· 20,925 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 107,590 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Refugee

Three children flee their war-torn homes, facing perilous journeys for a chance at refuge and hope.

338 pages· 65,632 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 86,160 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1944

The Hundred Dresses

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

A girl claims to own a hundred dresses, but classmates' ridicule leads to regret and a vow for change.

80 pages· 7,306 words· Est. 57 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 42,736 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

The Arrival

A man embarks on a journey to a mysterious city, seeking a new life.

128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 60,721 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

When Stars Are Scattered

By Victoria Jamieson (Author/Illustrator), Omar Mohamed, Iman Geddy (Illustrator)

A refugee boy faces a choice: education or staying with his brother.

264 pages· 27,175 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 33,868 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Eleventh Trade

A boy must trade up from a keychain to reclaim his grandfather's stolen instrument.

304 pages· 53,985 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Night Diary

A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.

304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,183 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Front Desk

By Kelly Yang · Book #1 in the Front Desk series

A young girl juggles motel duties, hidden secrets, and dreams of writing.

298 pages· 64,171 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 47,320 ratings
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Immigration And Emigration Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about immigration and emigration for the youngest readers and listeners.

Kindness Makes Us Strong

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover how small acts of kindness build strong communities.

The Upside Down Boy

Ages 1–5 · 2006

A boy navigates a new school, feeling upside down in a world of unfamiliarity.

This Is Me

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A teacher's tale of immigration sparks a question: What would you pack to define yourself?

Gina from Siberia

Ages 5–10 · 2018

A terrier's journey from Siberia to the USA reveals unexpected friendships and new beginnings.

My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover how the Statue of Liberty was built and its global significance.

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Immigration And Emigration Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about immigration and emigration for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Refuge

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A family flees through the desert, seeking refuge from danger.

Christmas Tapestry

Ages 6–9 · 2002

A tapestry hides a secret that could bring a Christmas Eve miracle.

The Matchbox Diary

Ages 6–10 · 2013

A girl uncovers her great-grandfather's immigration story through matchbox mementos.

How I Learned Geography

Ages 4–7 · 2008

A boy discovers a map's power to nourish his imagination beyond hunger.

The Homesick Club

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Kids form a club to cope with homesickness in a bustling city.

Watercress

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A roadside discovery reveals a family's hidden heritage and unites past and present.

Molly's Pilgrim

Ages 6–10 · 1983

An immigrant girl finds her place in America through a unique Thanksgiving project.

Danbi Leads the School Parade

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A new girl turns silence into a joyful parade, bridging cultures with imagination.

The Day Saida Arrived

Ages 3–7 · 2012

Two girls bridge language barriers, forging a lasting friendship.

Flight for Freedom

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A family risks all to escape East Germany in a homemade balloon.

The Day War Came

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A child's world shatters as war arrives, leaving her to seek hope in a foreign land.

Gibberish

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young boy named Dat navigates a new environment where everyone speaks a language he doesn't understand.

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Immigration And Emigration Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about immigration and emigration for developing and independent readers.

Almost American Girl

Ages 14–18 · 2020

A teen's world shifts with immigration, family changes, and a life-saving art class.

They Called Us Enemy

Ages 12–18 · 2019

A boy's childhood unfolds in WWII American camps, questioning identity and resilience.

Patron Saints of Nothing

Ages 14–18 · 2019

A teen seeks the truth behind his cousin's murder in a war-torn land.

Unsettled
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Unsettled

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

Red, White, and Whole

Ages 9–12 · 2021

An Indian American girl faces her mother's illness, torn between cultural worlds and expectations.

Efrén Divided
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Efrén Divided

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Efrén's mother is deported, and he must reunite his family.

Everything Sad Is Untrue

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A refugee boy spins tales to claim his truth in a skeptical classroom.

An Elephant in the Garden

Ages 10–13 · 2009

A family flees a bombed city with an elephant, facing perilous challenges and unexpected allies.

Save Me a Seat

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Two boys unite against a school bully, discovering unexpected friendship.

Inside Out & Back Again

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

Gaby, Lost and Found
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Gaby, Lost and Found

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A young girl seeks a forever home while her family falls apart.

Paper Wishes

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl clings to hope as her family is uprooted during wartime.

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