The narratives of five refugees unfold their brave escapes to America, revealing the harrowing challenges that forced them to leave their native countries. This compelling work delves into their personal stories, highlighting resilience and the quest for safety and belonging, crafted by the author of Beyond Magenta and We Are Here to Stay.
Focusing on the personal narratives of nine undocumented young adults in America, this book reveals their intimate and eye-opening experiences as they navigate life amid uncertainty. The author, recognized for their impactful storytelling, delves into the challenges and hopes of these individuals, providing a profound insight into their struggles and resilience in the face of immigration issues.
A groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens. Author and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults and used her considerable skills to represent them thoughtfully and respectfully before, during, and after their personal acknowledgment of gender preference. Portraits, family photographs, and candid images grace the pages, augmenting the emotional and physical journey each youth has taken. Each honest discussion and disclosure, whether joyful or heartbreaking, is completely different from the other because of family dynamics, living situations, gender , and the transition these teens make in recognition of their true selves.
Die Geschichte des ehemaligen pakistanischen Kindersklaven Iqbal Masih beginnt, als er mit vier Jahren von seiner Familie an eine Teppichmanufaktur verkauft wird. Iqbal ist eines von Millionen Kindern, die als billige Sklavenarbeiter in verschiedenen Industrien schuften, oft zwölf bis vierzehn Stunden am Tag, um die Schulden ihrer Eltern abzuzahlen. Diese Kinder leiden unter schlechten Bedingungen, erhalten keine Schulbildung und sind oft körperlicher Misshandlung ausgesetzt. Iqbal arbeitete sechs Jahre lang als Teppichknüpfer und versuchte mehrmals zu fliehen, doch sein Schuldenberg wuchs unaufhörlich. Bei einem seiner Ausbrüche traf er Eshan Ullah Khan, einen Aktivisten der Bonded Labor Liberation Front (BLLF), und begann, mit dieser Organisation zusammenzuarbeiten, um andere Kindersklaven zu befreien. 1994 wurde Iqbal in den USA mit einem Menschenrechtspreis ausgezeichnet und inspirierte viele, sich seinem Kampf anzuschließen. Dies führte zur Einführung eines Siegels für kinderarbeitsfreie Teppiche, was die Teppichindustrie in Südasien beeinflusste. Tragischerweise wurde Iqbal in Pakistan erschossen, und die Umstände seines Todes sind unklar. Dennoch lebt sein Vermächtnis weiter: Schüler einer amerikanischen Mittelschule gründeten eine „Schule für Iqbal“ in Pakistan, und 1998 nahmen 1400 Organisationen weltweit am Internationalen Marsch gegen ausbeuterische Kinderarbeit teil.
Reading this account of a trial feels like watching a court case unfold while hearing the inner thoughts of those involved. With over a third of high school students lacking basic civics knowledge, this narrative offers an engaging way to teach them about America’s justice system. The author, Susan Kuklin, provides an insider's perspective on a contemporary court case involving a kidnapping ring in New York's Chinatown, drawing from exclusive interviews with the prosecution, defense, judge, and jury. The prosecution reveals a plot where ruthless criminals exploit vulnerable immigrants, while the defense uncovers the shadowy deals made in jail that can lead to betrayals. Through intimate interviews, Kuklin explores the motivations of both the tough Korean-immigrant prosecutor and the liberal defense attorney, using courtroom exchanges to clarify legal concepts like hearsay evidence, presumption of innocence, and admissibility of evidence. As the judge makes rulings, readers will be captivated, eager to see the outcome while becoming informed about legal processes. This compelling narrative serves as an interactive way for young readers to learn about the law, making it ideal for those who participate in mock trials or follow legal dramas on television.
Narrates personal testimonies of men and women who have experienced human rights abuses and presents accounts of human rights workers and of Human Rights Watch.