Call me American : the extraordinary true story of a young Somali immigrant

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Call me American : the extraordinary true story of a young Somali immigrant
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the extraordinary true story of a young Somali immigrant
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Abdi Nor Iftin ; with Max Alexander
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eng
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  • "Adapted for Young Adults"
  • Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigration.Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbringing. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu.But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery.Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves.--
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autobiography
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DLC
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  • 305.893/540741
  • B
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no index present
Intended audience
  • Grade 9-12
  • Ages 12+
LC call number
CT275.I43
LC item number
A3 2020
Literary form
non fiction
Target audience
adolescent

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