Latin American Immigrants: ISBN 978-1-6782-0840-0 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0841-7

Booklist, October 1, 2024

Marcovitz provides interesting statistics about immigrants to the U.S. in this straightforward account of immigration to the United States from Latin America. The opening biographical story, “An Immigrant’s Path to Stardom,” tells of a young woman’s journey from poverty in Cuba to fame and fortune as an actress in America. Others similarly profiled include a small-business owner, a famous fashion designer, and the inventor of a widely used product. Marcovitz also describes the history of immigrants arriving from Mexico, some fleeing violence during the 1910 revolution as well as later, in the period leading up to World War II, when farm laborers were needed to replace Americans who had joined the armed forces. From the Immigrants Build America series (6 titles), this volume offers personal stories, facts, photos, and relevant historical context. — Carolyn Phelan

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