A Place Called Galveston by Andrea Shapiro (Hardback Book)

Name: A Place Called Galveston by Andrea Shapiro (Hardback Book)
Brand: Andrea Shapiro

Andrea Shapiro

A Place Called GalvestonAuthor(s): Andrea Shapiro, Valerya Milovanova\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S., United States\nImprint: Apples and Honey Press\nISBN-13: 9781681156545, 978-1681156545\nSynopsis\n\""A tender, accessible introduction to an underrepresented part of American immigration history. Recommended for collections where immigrant narratives are lacking.\""School Library Journal\n\n\""Inspiring, edifying tale\"" --Foreword Reviews\n\nHighlighting an underrepresented part of Jewish-American history, this poetic non-fiction picture book tells the collective stories of the immigrants who came through the port of Galveston, Texas in prose to captivate 6-8 year-olds.\n\nIn the early 20th century, thousands of Jews escaped antisemitic Russia to immigrate to the [url] They faced long journeys across oceans, sometimes leaving family behind. But they didn't arrive at Ellis Island, as many others had. They were welcomed instead through the port of Galveston, Texas, .