Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story - Hardcover
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Award-Winning Ellis Island Immigration Picture Book
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story is an award-winning picture book from author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Amy Bates.
Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousin's address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers the ink has run and the address is illegible! How will she find her family?
A Story Based on Real Immigration Experiences
Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel's Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. The book includes an author's note explaining how Gittel's story is based on the journey to America taken by Lesléa Newman's grandmother and family friend. This authentic connection to real immigration history makes it an educational resource for understanding early 20th-century American immigration.
Critically Acclaimed Watercolor Illustrations
"Beautifully designed and illustrated . . . The watercolor illustrations artfully capture an era and people." --School Library Journal (Starred Review)
"Newman's spare yet evocative text works well as a read-aloud, and the solution to Gittel's problem . . . is both clever and true." --Booklist (Starred Review)
Perfect for Ages 4-8
This hardcover picture book serves as an ideal classroom reading selection for teaching about American history, immigration, and themes of courage and resilience. The accessible narrative works well for early readers while addressing meaningful topics like family separation and the immigrant experience in age-appropriate ways.
Lesléa Newman is the author of 70 books for adults and children. Her literary awards include a National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship, the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award, and the Massachusetts Book Award. Her books include Heather Has Two Mommies and I Can Be... Me! She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Amy Bates is the illustrator of Bear in the Air, Minette's Feast, and The Dog Who Belonged to No One. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Awards
🏆 2020 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor Book - Younger Readers Award
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