The new Kids : : big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens

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pt. I. Passages : Chit Su's first day ; Frequently asked questions ; Over the counter and under the radar ; From journey to journal ; Twenty-four hours in a suitcase ; Dinner for Jessica ; Capturing Yasmeen -- pt. II. Between worlds : The life and times of Mohamed Bah ; Illegal ; Guardians ; Hope day ; In search of a new life ; Negotiating ; A house on the moon -- pt. III. Almost American : Spring forward, fall back ; Makeup and head scarves ; Soup or salad? ; Dress rehearsals ; Party in the U.S.A. ; Walking ; It goes on.
Freelance writer Hauser tracks the staff and students at the International High School at Prospect Heights in Brooklyn, N.Y., providing their personal histories as well as their day-to-day experiences.

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PUBLISHED
New York : Free Press, 2011.
Year Published: 2011
Description: 308 p. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781439163283
1439163286

SUBJECTS
International High School (New York, N.Y.) -- Students -- Case studies.
Children of immigrants -- Education (Secondary) -- New York -- Case studies.
High school seniors -- New York -- Case studies.