June is Immigrant Heritage Month and we encourage the education communities to observe this month by acknowledging the often difficult journeys of immigrants and understanding the circumstances that have led people throughout history to migrate for family reunification and safety; and to support efforts to protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants and highlight the many contributions and achievements of immigrants that inspire our communities in Los Angeles County.

LACOE’s MAS Unit has also curated the following resources in support of students who are also newcomers and/or refugees:

• Newcomer Resources for Distribution
• New Arrival Support Resources

Below are some resources and information in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month.

• Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in Los Angeles County
• City of Los Angeles Heritage Month Celebrations
• Stories from Los Angeles: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage Month Resources 
• MOLAA | Museum of Latin American Art 
• Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month - Los Angeles

Recommended texts that illuminate lived experiences of immigrant children, youth, and families:

• “Solito”: a Child’s Solo Migration - Poet Javier Zamora recounts his experience traveling from El Salvador to the United States by himself at age nine.
• “Para Chicas Fuertes De Corazón Tierno Y Piel Canela” – una carta de amor para mujeres de color.
• “Make a Poem Cry” – Creative writing from California’s Lancaster Prison, Kenneth E. Hartman and Luis J. Rodriguez (editors) – The tamale recipe in this book is a testament to the power of our culture and traditions.
• “The Wandering Song” – Central American writing in the United States, Leticia Hernandez Linares, Ruben Martinez, and Hector Tobar (editors) – this book is the first collection to showcase the voices of Central American writers living in the United States. The readers learn directly from their point of view.
• “The Coiled Serpent” – Poets Arising from the Cultural Quakes and Shifts of Los Angeles – This anthology features the vitality and variety of verse in the City of Angels, a city of poets. Featuring over 150 Los Angeles-area poets, the collection encompasses the many experiences and inequities of life in Los Angeles.
• “Somewhere We Are Human” – Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival and New Beginnings – Reyna Grande, Sonia Guinansaca.