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I Was Dreaming to Come to America: Memories from the Ellis Island Oral History Project

In their own words, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.In their own words, coupled with hand-painted collage illustrations, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.

Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 48 pages

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