Did you know that between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, there were 83,200 new immigrants to British Columbia? On Sunday, December 18 we recognize International Migrants Day. The United Nations organization acknowledges that “migrants contribute with their knowledge, networks, and skills to build stronger, more resilient communities. The global social and economic landscape can be shaped through impactful decisions to address the challenges and opportunities presented by global mobility and people on the move.”
Here is a list of nonfiction and fiction books that share the migrant experience for students in Grades K to 12:
- Children In Our World: Refugees and Migrants written by Ceri Roberts (also available in French)
- Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees written by Jen Sookfong Lee (local author)
- On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It written by Michael Rosen (poetry anthology)
- A list of fictional stories from K-12 (primarily focussed on emigration to the US)
You can read firsthand Canadian migrant stories at https://migrantstories.ca/
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