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A review by jess_mango
Welcome to the New World by Jake Halpern
4.0
Welcome to the New World is a short graphic novel about a family of Syrian refugees who move to Connecticut. Ibrahim Aldabaan, his wife and 2 children escaped war-torn Syria via Jordan and moved to the US on the eve of Trump's election in 2016. The American political situation makes them nervous but America still promises a safer life than in Syria. They work with an agency who provides them with a sponsor and guidance for 3 months. The family works to settle into their new life in America. The kids take English lessons and Ibrahim searches for a job. They worry about being exposed to anti-muslim sentiment.
This was a good read about the refugee immigrant experience. The story mostly focused on their lives during their first few months in the US. We see the struggle of the kids trying to fit in at school and Ibrahim's time working low wage jobs in an attempt to support his family. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys immigrant experience stories and anyone who wants to read more about refugees.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was a good read about the refugee immigrant experience. The story mostly focused on their lives during their first few months in the US. We see the struggle of the kids trying to fit in at school and Ibrahim's time working low wage jobs in an attempt to support his family. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys immigrant experience stories and anyone who wants to read more about refugees.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.