America Is Immigrants, Novic Sara

This vibrant volume brings American immigrant stories to life in short biographies written by award-winning writer Sara Novic with charming full-color illustrations by Alison Kolesar. At a time when public debate is focused on who belongs in America and who doesnt, this book honors the crucial contributions of our friends and neighbors who have chosen to make this country their home.

Featured within are war heroes and fashion designers, Supreme Court justices and pop stars, athletes and civil rights leaders, including:
- the doctors who saved Ronald Reagans life
- creators of iconic American products like Levis, Chevys, and Nathans Famous hot dogs
- the scientists who contributed to the Manhattan Project
- the architects behind landmarks of the American skyline, like the World Financial Center, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and the Sears Tower
- These familiar names from every walk of life: