Immigration: The Ultimate Teen Guide
I wrote a book for youth on current immigration issues in order “go beyond Ellis Island” and highlight the struggles, stories, and debates. The book and its accompanying curriculum discuss topics such as discrimination, immigrant subgroups, and becoming “American.”
As I was working on the immigration book, I started to learn more about immigrant students at my university. In 2012 there was a push by the New York State Youth Leadership Council to start Dream Teams across CUNY. In her role as the founding President, Yatziri Tovar approached me to support the creation of the CCNY Dream Team.