Join us in conversation with Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of “The Undocumented Americans.” At a time when the fabled American Dream is turning into a nightmare for so many, Ms. Cornejo Villavicencio’s searing debut is an incandescent and fearless indictment against the dark systemic forces of racism and immigration injustice. This event is co-sponsored by: Cornell Law School, Cornell Dean of Students Office, Dream Team, the Department of Romance Studies, and AltBreaks.
books
New Immigration Book: “We Are Not Dreamers” co-edited by Leisy J. Abrego and Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales
We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States makes a critical and much-needed contribution to ongoing debates about immigration from the lens of emerging immigration scholars who identify as currently or formerly undocumented. The book is… Read More ›
Recommended Readings on Immigration
These are books that we highly recommend for people interested in the topic of immigration: DON’T FORGET TO SHARE THIS PAGE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Don’t miss out on the latest resources available for undocumented students, make sure to “like” our page on… Read More ›
Book Review: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American Life by Alberto Ledesma
By JENNIFER Dr. Ledesma’s graphic novel was an easy read yet cut to the core of my pre American life. It was also timely. I recently removed “the undocumented American experience” from the title of my blog. The reason is that… Read More ›
Book review: “Youth Held at the Border” by Lisa Patel
By GABRIELLA and NESTOR In Youth Held at the Border: Immigration, Education, and the Politics of Inclusion (2012), Lisa Patel explores how immigrant youth are included in, and excluded from, various sectors of U.S. society, including education. Instead of the land of opportunity, immigrant youth often encounter… Read More ›
Los Otros Dreamers: Must-read book on undocumented young adults
Los Otros Dreamers (The Other Dreamers), by Jill Anderson and Nin Solis, is a book that features the experiences, dreams, challenges, achievements (and much more) of undocumented youth who grew up in the United States and have either been deported, or… Read More ›
Recommended readings if you are preparing for graduate school
By CAROLINA This post is a growing list of books, articles, and websites that I have come across, which I highly recommend for folks who are considering, preparing for, or currently attending graduate school. I have found these readings to be extremely… Read More ›