Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America

Helen Foster James

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Winner:San Diego Book Awards -Children's (2014)

Nominee:California Young Reader Medal -Picture Bk/Older Reader (2017)

In 1926, 12-year-old Fu Lee lives with his grandparents in a small village in China. He lives with his grandparents because his parents are dead. It is a difficult life but made easier by the love Lee shares with his grandparents. But now Lee must leave all that he knows. Before his parents died, they spent all of their money buying a "paper son slot" for Lee to go to America. Being a "paper son" means pretending to be the son of a family already in America. If he goes, he will have the chance for a better life. But first he must pass the test at Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco. Only then will he be allowed to live with his new family. If Lee makes even a single mistake, he could be sent back to China. Lee knows his grandparents want a better life for him. He can't let them down.

Book Details

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Publish Date: May 1st, 2013
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 11.10in - 9.10in - 0.60in - 1.05lb
EAN: 9781585368334
Recommended age: 06-09
Categories: • Asian American & Pacific Islander• Historical - United States - 20th Century• Social Themes - Emigration, Immigration & Refugees

About the Author

James, Helen Foster: - Helen Foster James is a former teacher and coordinator of library media services. She received her doctorate from Northern Arizona University. She has published a number of books with Sleeping Bear Press, including: Welcome to the World; Grandma's Christmas Wish; E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet; S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet; Little California; Little America; Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America; Christmas With Auntie; and the whole Loves You! series. She enjoys taking long walks along the beach in San Diego.

Loh, Virginia Shin-Mui: - Dr. Virginia Shin-Mui Loh is a published author, university professor, and former K-8 school teacher. Her doctoral dissertation was a qualitative study on the cultural authenticity of Asian American children's literature. In addition to Paper Son, she is also the coauthor of the middle grade novel, The Jade Dragon (Candlewick, 2006). She lives in San Diego, California.

Ong, Wilson: -

Wilson Ong went to Brigham Young University, receiving a B.F.A. inpainting and drawing. He furthered his studies at the Art Students'League in New York City.