Finding Home by Jen Sookfong Lee

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Finding Home

The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees

By (author): Jen Sookfong Lee Illustrated by: Drew Shannon

Jen Sookfong Lee ,

Illustrated by :

Drew Shannon

Imprint:

Orca Book Publishers - Victoria

ISBN:

9781459818996

Product Form:

Hardcover

Form detail:

Sewn, Laminated cover

Hardcover , Sewn, Laminated cover

English

Audience:

Juvenile: Age (years) 9 - 12, Grade (CAN) 4 - 7, Grade (US) 4 - 7, Reading age 9 - 12

Mar 16, 2021

Print Run: 6000

$24.95 CAD

Active

Dimensions:

9in x 7 x 0.63 in | 600 gr

Page Count:

120 pages

Illustrations:

93 Halftones, color , 25 Colour illustrations

FSC certified – mixed sources C023083

Orca Book Publishers

BISAC:JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration

Thema: Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees|Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past|Children’s / Teenage general interest: Politics and government|Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism|Interest age: from c 9 years

Dewey: j304.8—dc23

Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award 2022, Short-listed BC Books for BC Schools 2021, Commended OLA Top Ten Best Pets 2022, Commended NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List 2022, Commended

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Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book offers a look at how human migration has changed the world.

Looking for a place to call home.

What drives people to search for new homes?

From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child of immigrants and gives a human face to the realities of being an immigrant or refugee today.

Key Selling Points

Finding Home is a critical look at the history of human migration and the realities of being an immigrant or refugee today.
The topic is timely, with asylum seekers being detained and featuring in elections around the world.
We are in the worst humanitarian crisis in history, with the highest number of refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs since World War II.
Featuring stories of immigrants and refugees from around the world, Finding Home puts a face on human migration and helps children develop empathy for people who appear different from them.
Award-winning author Jen Sookfong Lee’s experiences growing up as the child of immigrants in a diverse neighborhood form the backbone of this book.
This is the first book in a new middle-grade nonfiction series called Orca Think, which introduces readers to the issues making headlines in the world today with the goal of creating better citizens.

Jen Sookfong Lee was born and raised on Vancouver's East Side, and she now lives with her son in North Burnaby. Her books include The Conjoined, nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award and a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize; The Better Mother, a finalist for the City of Vancouver Book Award; The End of East; Gentlemen of the Shade; Chinese New Year and The Animals of Chinese New Year. Jen was a columnist for CBC Radio One's The Next Chapter for many years. She teaches at The Writer's Studio Online with Simon Fraser University, edits fiction for Wolsak & Wynn and co-hosts the literary podcast Can't Lit.

Drew Shannon is an illustrator who earned a bachelor of arts at Sheridan College and has worked with many different clients, including CBC, VICE Media, UNICEF, the Washington Post and NPR. He is the illustrator of several books including Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees, Are We There Yet? How Humans Find Their Way and This is Your Brain On Stereotypes: How Science is Tackling Unconscious Bias. Drew lives in Toronto.

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Print and online advertising campaigns
Promotion at national and regional school, library and trade conferences
Extensive ARC distribution, including NetGalley
Blog and social media promotion
Outreach in Orca newsletters

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“Timely and educational, Finding Home will foster among readers a greater understanding of human migration and empathy for the thousands of immigrants and refugees who seek a better life in their adopted country. Highly Recommended.” - CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“At a time when immigration and refugees are major talking points in global politics, this is a very comprehensive title for readers who want to know more…A good addition to any school or public library, which spotlights the varied experiences of immigrants.” - School Library Journal

“Timely and an important educational tool.” - Lauren Dembicky, Vancouver Writers Fest

“An accessible yet comprehensive introduction to immigration.” - Publishers Weekly

“Required reading...Readers will enjoy all the many stories and facts Lee has accumulated...I can find no fault with this beautifully produced book and thoroughly recommend it to both young and older adults alike.” - The Ormsby Review