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1870 – 1920
Around the turn of the 20th century, America experienced a massive wave of immigration. Millions of people from Europe, Asia, and other regions arrived seeking better opportunities and escaping hardships like poverty, persecution, and war. Immigrants entered through places like Ellis Island in New York and Angel Island in San Francisco. They faced challenges such as adapting to a new culture, finding work, and discrimination. Despite these obstacles, immigrants greatly contributed to the growth and diversity of American society, shaping the nation into a melting pot of cultures and ideas.
You can find books about the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era here.
Picture books
All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
Charming story of an Italian immigrant family
Chapter books
Dear America: Dreams in the Golden Country
Fictional diary of a Jewish immigrant girl in New York City
My Name Is America: The Journal Of Otto Peltonen, A Finnish Immigrant
Fictional diary of a Finnish boy who immigrates to Minnesota
Hannah’s Journal: The Story of an Immigrant Girl
Illustrated fictional diary about a girl immigrating to New York
Non-fiction books
Coming to America: The Story of Immigration
Accessible overview of different waves of migration through America’s history
The Dream of America: Immigration 1870-1920
Thorough overview of turn-of-the-century immigration for middle and upper-grade readers
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