Understanding Adolescent Immigrants

Moving toward an Extraordinary Discourse for Extraordinary Youth

By (author) Mary Amanda Stewart

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Publication date:

13 February 2017

Length of book:

170 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

ISBN-13: 9781498544948

Understanding Adolescent Immigrants: Moving toward an Extraordinary Discourse for Extraordinary Youth highlights the voices of these young people by sharing the stories of seven newcomer youths aged 13 to 20 years in U.S. high schools. By learning their histories, present situations, and dreams for the future, we can understand both these students’ unique contribution to their new country and their schools’ roles in helping them achieve success.

Contents

Introduction

Extraordinary Youth

Miguel: A 20-year-old from Guatemala Persevering through High School

Alejandra: A 17-year-old from El Salvador Taking the U.S. by Storm

Lay Su Aung: A 13-year-old Refugee from Burma (Myanmar) Dreaming Big Dreams

Aisha: A 15-year-old from Uganda Longing to Learn

Nathan: A 16-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo Learning about Slavery

Andrés: A 15-year-old from Mexico Coming and Going

Sara: An 18-year-old from Colombia Preparing to Serve Her New Country

Extraordinary Youth: Adolescent Immigrants’ Unique Strengths and Needs

Toward an Extraordinary Discourse

Endnote: Methodology

Appendix: Interview Questions

References

About the Author

Stewart's illuminating book shines a light on the diverse experiences of immigrant youth in the US. While schools often focus on labels and test scores, Stewart looks through a more holistic lens that uncovers not only the challenges these students face, but also the talents and resources they bring to our nation.