Every journey to a new home carries stories of courage, memory, and belonging. Ise these child-friendly stories from immigrant voices to celebrate the many paths families take to make a place home.


A Maleta Full of Treasures
Written by Natalia Sylvester
Illustrated by Juana Medina
Suitable for 3+ years
“Dreamers
Written and illustrated
by Yuyi Morales
Suitable for 3+ years
This is Our House
Written and illustrated
by Hyewon Yum
Suitable for 3+
Mommy’s Hometown
Written by Hope Lim
Illustrated by Jaime Kim
Suitable for 3+ years
“Watch Me: A Story of Immigration and Inspiration”
Written by Doyin Richards
Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Suitable for 3+
“Abuelo, the Sea, and Me”
Written by Ismée Williams
Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Suitable for 4+ years
“Gibberish
Written and illustrated
by Young Vo
Suitable for 4+ years
“Home in a Lunchbox”
Written and illustrated
by Cherry Mo
Suitable for 4+ years

“Where Are You From?”
Written by Yamile Saied Mendez
Illustrated by Jamie Kim
Suitable for 4+
“Lolo’s Sari-Sari Store”
Written by Sophia N. Lee
Illustrated by Christine Almeda
Suitable for 4+ years
“Alma and How She Got Her Name”
Written and illustrated
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Suitable for 4+
“Dumpling Day”
Written by Meera Sriram
Illustrated by Inés De Antuñano
Suitable for 4+
“Back Home
Written by Arlène Elizabeth Casimir
Illustrated by Ken Daley
Suitable for 5+ years
“Maribel’s Year”
Written by Michelle Sterling
Illustrated by Sarah Gonzales
Suitable for 5+ years
“The Most Beautiful Thing”
Written by Kao Kalia Yang
Illustrated by Khoa Le
Suitable for 5+ years
“The Shape of Home”
Written and illustrated
by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Suitable for 5+ years