Books about Migration
Award winning
Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli, Magdalena Mora, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
- Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
- Supports emotional development with relatable migration theme.
- Encourages family discussion on identity and belonging.

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli, Magdalena Mora, 2022
Award winning
Dizzy Flies South: An Interactive Reading Experience
Courtney Goodman, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
- Interactive, engaging migratory adventure.
- Boosts geographical knowledge and animal behaviors.
- Encourages reader participation and decision making.
- Stimulates imagination, enhances reading skills.

Dizzy Flies South: An Interactive Reading Experience
Courtney Goodman, 2023
The Taste of Home
Aminata Jalloh, Pervin Özcan, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of family and cultural identity.
- Vivid storytelling enriches children's imaginative capabilities.
- Encourages appreciation for diversity and global cultures.
- Supports language development and emotional intelligence.

The Taste of Home
Aminata Jalloh, Pervin Özcan, 2023
Award winning
The Story of Windrush
K.N. Chimbiri, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
- Engaging historical narrative on Caribbean immigrants' experiences.
- Inspires empathy and cultural understanding in young readers.
- Supports discussions about diversity and resilience.
- Educational resource with captivating storytelling.

The Story of Windrush
K.N. Chimbiri, 2020
Invaders and Settlers
Nicola Baxter, Rachel Wright, 1994
32 pages
Why to read
- Explore ancient civilizations through captivating storytelling.
- Enhances historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
- Encourages curiosity and lifelong learning in young readers.
- Supports development of vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Invaders and Settlers
Nicola Baxter, Rachel Wright, 1994
Dreamers
Constance Hobbs, 2007
440 pages
Why to read
- Sparks imagination with vivid, dream-like storytelling.
- Characters embody resilience and creativity.
- Enhances problem-solving through fantastical challenges.
- Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading.

Dreamers
Constance Hobbs, 2007
Award winning
Islandborn
Junot Díaz, Leo Espinosa, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates cultural identity and diversity through storytelling.
- Enhances understanding of heritage and community.
- Encourages creativity and memory recall.
- Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

Islandborn
Junot Díaz, Leo Espinosa, 2018
Award winning
The Colour of Home
Mary Hoffman, Karin Littlewood, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
- Captures immigrant experiences through vibrant illustrations.
- Encourages empathy and cultural awareness.
- Supports language and emotional development.
- Ideal for family reading and discussion.
