Call me American
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New York, NY : Delacorte Press, 2020.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
198489711X, 9781984897114
Physical Desc
255 pages ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 11
Status
Young Adult - Nonfiction (2nd floor Teen Area)
YA 920.9 IFTIN, A 2020
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Published
New York, NY : Delacorte Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
198489711X, 9781984897114
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 6.3, 11 Points

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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 upbrinding. 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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Iftin, A. N., & Alexander, M. (2020). Call me American (First edition.). Delacorte Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Iftin, Abdi Nor and Max Alexander. 2020. Call Me American. Delacorte Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Iftin, Abdi Nor and Max Alexander. Call Me American Delacorte Press, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Iftin, Abdi Nor,, and Max Alexander. Call Me American First edition., Delacorte Press, 2020.

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