The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold is a book about immigration and belonging for ages 9-12. It follows the story of Gabrielle, a Haitian girl who immigrates to America. But, ten-year-old Gabrielle must leave her family and friends behind in Haiti. She goes to live in Brooklyn, New York with relatives she has never met. After being bullied at school, Gabrielle tries hard to fit in and become the perfect American. But, to do so she works with a clever witch. In her […]