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Immigration (Words of Change series)

Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas

Part of Words of Change

Author Anik Khan
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On sale Nov 02, 2021 | 160 Pages | 978-1-63217-396-6
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A gift book of quotes that opens up the immigrant experience.

Explore one of the most-talked about issues of our time in this vibrant collection. These thought-provoking quotes offer readers understanding, personal stories, and inspiration in a beautiful package. Compiled by hiphop artist Anik Khan, these quotes offer a fresh perspective on a hot-button topic.

From the founders of the United States, immigrants all, to the Dreamers of today, people have always come to America to share their gifts and contribute to the American dream. Quotes from the famous and the unknown give this book a unique perspective. Hear what celebrities from Kerry Washington to Hasan Minhaj to Zendaya, as well as political thinkers from JFK to AOC, have to say about immigration. At once an homage and a call to action, this is a wonderful gift for new immigrants and first-generation Americans, as well as all those whose ancestors sought their fortunes in this land.
Anik Khan is a hip hop artist whose experience as an immigrant informs his music and is the essence of his musical persona. His TEDx talk, “Finding Your Mustard Oil” explores the positive effects of spotlighting niche cultures. Anik is the subject of “Street Level,” an episode of PBS’s NAACP Image Award®-nominated documentary series In the Making. Anik is also an entrepreneur whose ventures include NYC’s Kolkata Chai Company as well as a series of successful capsule clothing pop-ups. He's been profiled in Paper Magazine, Esquire, New York, Teen Vogue, and on All Things Considered. Anik has collaborated with a variety of other artists, from comedian Hasan Minhaj to musicians such as Jidenna and Burna Boy. Check out www.wesoforeign.com to learn more.
 
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Everyone who immigrates comes to a place where they are foreigners,
where they may not speak the language or look like the other people
there, or even understand the basic customs of everyday life; a place
where they may be regarded as second-class citizens, even though in
many ways the work they do forms the foundation of life for every other
citizen in their new country. In America, as in so many other nations,
immigrants are the backbone of the country—the health care workers,
farmers, cab drivers, fruit pickers, cashiers, and other, often invisible
but essential workers without whom this country would fall apart.
 
This book is for the unheard—a chance for them to say and hear
the things so often left unspoken. In addition to offering words from
noteworthy people, it was important to me that I give voice to those who
don’t usually get the chance to be heard on these kinds of platforms.
I particularly wanted to share these quotes with younger immigrants,
to show them that there are young people just like them who care about
immigration—not just these old white politicians who try to manipulate
us with sugar-coated bullshit or poisonous anti-immigrant rhetoric.
These politicians don’t speak for us, nor have they cared to fundamentally
govern or help Black and brown bodies. Instead, I wanted readers
to hear from people who look just like them: rappers like Belly, singers
like Rihanna, comedians like Hasan Minhaj.
 
This book is for the cab driver who works a ten-hour shift to afford the kind of bike that his kid’s friends have. The cashier at the discount store who can’t work
anywhere else until her paperwork is legal. The restaurant owner who
started with nothing and created a community through food. The nine year-
olds who grow up way too fast and translate for their parents at the
grocery store, the doctor’s office, the parent-teacher night. These are
my superheroes. They are my America.--Anik Khan


"I just want young people to embrace where they come from, be proud of it and share theirfamily’s history. This country was built on beautiful stories of immigrant heritage." —ZENDAYA
 
"A country is not a hotel, and it’s not full. . . . In culture, we seek truth and understanding. . . . In culture we build bridges, not walls." — YO-YO MA
 
“I don’t think people realize that the first illegal immigrants were European settlers.” — CRYSTAL GALINDO
 
“If you want to find the realest American, find an immigrant. Ain’t nothin’ more American than an immigrant.” — MUSTAFA ALI
Copyright © 2021 by Anik Khan. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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A gift book of quotes that opens up the immigrant experience.

Explore one of the most-talked about issues of our time in this vibrant collection. These thought-provoking quotes offer readers understanding, personal stories, and inspiration in a beautiful package. Compiled by hiphop artist Anik Khan, these quotes offer a fresh perspective on a hot-button topic.

From the founders of the United States, immigrants all, to the Dreamers of today, people have always come to America to share their gifts and contribute to the American dream. Quotes from the famous and the unknown give this book a unique perspective. Hear what celebrities from Kerry Washington to Hasan Minhaj to Zendaya, as well as political thinkers from JFK to AOC, have to say about immigration. At once an homage and a call to action, this is a wonderful gift for new immigrants and first-generation Americans, as well as all those whose ancestors sought their fortunes in this land.

Author

Anik Khan is a hip hop artist whose experience as an immigrant informs his music and is the essence of his musical persona. His TEDx talk, “Finding Your Mustard Oil” explores the positive effects of spotlighting niche cultures. Anik is the subject of “Street Level,” an episode of PBS’s NAACP Image Award®-nominated documentary series In the Making. Anik is also an entrepreneur whose ventures include NYC’s Kolkata Chai Company as well as a series of successful capsule clothing pop-ups. He's been profiled in Paper Magazine, Esquire, New York, Teen Vogue, and on All Things Considered. Anik has collaborated with a variety of other artists, from comedian Hasan Minhaj to musicians such as Jidenna and Burna Boy. Check out www.wesoforeign.com to learn more.
 
Anik Khan View titles by Anik Khan

Excerpt

Everyone who immigrates comes to a place where they are foreigners,
where they may not speak the language or look like the other people
there, or even understand the basic customs of everyday life; a place
where they may be regarded as second-class citizens, even though in
many ways the work they do forms the foundation of life for every other
citizen in their new country. In America, as in so many other nations,
immigrants are the backbone of the country—the health care workers,
farmers, cab drivers, fruit pickers, cashiers, and other, often invisible
but essential workers without whom this country would fall apart.
 
This book is for the unheard—a chance for them to say and hear
the things so often left unspoken. In addition to offering words from
noteworthy people, it was important to me that I give voice to those who
don’t usually get the chance to be heard on these kinds of platforms.
I particularly wanted to share these quotes with younger immigrants,
to show them that there are young people just like them who care about
immigration—not just these old white politicians who try to manipulate
us with sugar-coated bullshit or poisonous anti-immigrant rhetoric.
These politicians don’t speak for us, nor have they cared to fundamentally
govern or help Black and brown bodies. Instead, I wanted readers
to hear from people who look just like them: rappers like Belly, singers
like Rihanna, comedians like Hasan Minhaj.
 
This book is for the cab driver who works a ten-hour shift to afford the kind of bike that his kid’s friends have. The cashier at the discount store who can’t work
anywhere else until her paperwork is legal. The restaurant owner who
started with nothing and created a community through food. The nine year-
olds who grow up way too fast and translate for their parents at the
grocery store, the doctor’s office, the parent-teacher night. These are
my superheroes. They are my America.--Anik Khan


"I just want young people to embrace where they come from, be proud of it and share theirfamily’s history. This country was built on beautiful stories of immigrant heritage." —ZENDAYA
 
"A country is not a hotel, and it’s not full. . . . In culture, we seek truth and understanding. . . . In culture we build bridges, not walls." — YO-YO MA
 
“I don’t think people realize that the first illegal immigrants were European settlers.” — CRYSTAL GALINDO
 
“If you want to find the realest American, find an immigrant. Ain’t nothin’ more American than an immigrant.” — MUSTAFA ALI
Copyright © 2021 by Anik Khan. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Discussion Guide for Immigration (Words of Change series)

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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