Who Belongs Here: An American Story

Author: Margy Burns Knight

Nary, a young refugee from Cambodia, is the subject of the book Who Belongs Here? Through narrative and illustrations, the story of Nary's escape from the Khmer Rouge and his resettlement- first in a Thai refugee camp and later in New York City- is told. Accompanying each part of the story is a running commentary on both how and why people emigrate to the United States. This story deals sensitively with the difficulties Nary faces and with the joy he experiences upon being accepted in his new community. This book would work well for young children, who might focus on Nary's story, and with older children, who could use Nary's experience as a way to study immigration history and the process of immigration.

Who Belongs Here?: An American Story

Year Released: 1993

Grade 2-5