Follow the links below to explore resources available to support you in the classroom or in your own research.
General Immigration Bibliography
Important works, which provide a general overview of U.S. immigration history.
Archival Databases and Other Historical Sources
A collection of digital primary sources and other resources curated by various institutions.
Historical Societies
Connect with other immigration scholars and teachers.
Fiction
Classic and modern literary works that deal with immigration and immigrant and diaspora communities.
Non-Fiction: Memoirs, Biography, Reportage
Engaging works of non-fiction that center the experiences of immigrants.
Children’s Literature
Stories told from diverse perspectives appropriate for use in elementary and middle school classrooms.
Documentaries
Powerful films that document immigration and immigrants’ lives.
Films
An extensive list of fictional works of film that depict diverse immigrant experiences.
Podcasts
Useful and informative podcasts to provide context for ongoing immigration debates and historical issues.