We Are Here to Stay

A parent might reach for this book when their teenager begins asking complex questions about social justice, immigration policy, or the human stories behind the political debates they see on the news. This powerful collection of biographies introduces readers to nine young people from diverse backgrounds, including Ghana, Korea, and Mexico, who are living in the United States as undocumented immigrants or DACA recipients. Through their own words, they share the emotional weight of living in the shadows, the fear of deportation, and the incredible resilience required to pursue an education and a future. Parents will appreciate how Susan Kuklin handles these sensitive legal and social realities with dignity and nuance. It is an ideal choice for fostering empathy and understanding the profound courage of peers who are fighting for a sense of belonging in the only home they know.