The Newest Americans

The third volume of The Newest Americans explains why many of the recent immigrants from India have decided to become American citizens rather than returning to their home country. Students will learn about early immigrants from Iran and Iraq, and how their experiences differ from those of more recent immigrants. Also covered are the reasons immigrants from Jamaica and Kenya are often surprised and dismayed when they encounter prejudice from Americans of all backgrounds, and ways by which both Korean immigrants and Laotian refugees work to maintain their cultural identity and traditions, even as their children embrace the new American culture.