Come On In

 Alsaid, Adi, editor. Come On In. 2020. 315p. ISBN 9781335146496. 

Immigration to the United States remain a powerful political topic, and spurs controversy and division. Behind the issue, however, are human beings who often attempt a dangerous move to escape circumstances from violence to poverty to economic distress. In Come On In, editor Adi Alsaid compiles 15 stories that shine a light on individual circumstances of immigration or children of immigrant parents. 

The stories showcase various aspects of identity and immigration, from being in the country illegally to having a best friend who has no papers; from harassing airport security to restrictions on movement; from weddings to camping trips gone bad; from extended family members moving in to others moving out; and from seeking a higher education to struggling to complete high school. 

Told by authors who are also immigrants or kids of people who immigrated to the United States, these stories powerfully illustrate the experiences of immigrants and demonstrate their humanity. Fans of realistic fiction will appreciate the variety of voices and stories that seek to identify "who am I" and "where am I from?"