Literary Nonfiction. Poetry. Fiction. NEW TO NORTH AMERICA is a collection of fiction, essays, poetry and memoir that documents the experiences and contributions of three critical generations from immigrant to second generation American. While the complex subject of immigration has been oversimplified by national headlines, the voices of immigrants have often been excluded from the debate. Our authors examine issues of identity, memory, assimilation, language, acceptance, struggle and the presence of "the American Dream." Used in history, anthrology, ethnic studies, geography and college composition classes, this text continues to voice relevant cultural themes.

"Abby Bogomolny's collection of moving narratives, firsthand testimonials by people who have been excluded from voicing their own experiences, document in fiction, poetry, memoir and essay the crossing of cultural and linguistic borders and the precarious nature of negotiating life in the U.S. They celebrate la lucha (the struggle) y la esperanza (the hope) that keeps alive the immigrants' dream of a better life and the desire to contribute new ways of being and conocimientos (knowledges) to their adopted country. In this text of diverse voices, Bogomolny interweaves refreshing responses to the anti-immigration craze. It is a necessary addition to the immigrant debate and a must for courses in literature, International Studies and Multicultural and Ethnic Studies."—Gloria Anzaldúa