Immigrant and native black college students

Audrey Alforque Thomas

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Immigrant and native black college students

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Social Experiences and Academic Outcomes

by Audrey Alforque Thomas

Reading Level 6 11LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The chatter of campus life buzzes in the air, mixing with the scent of fresh books and new friendships. Imagine walking through college halls where every face tells a story of dreams and challenges, both from near and far. What does it really feel like to be a Black student navigating this big world of learning and belonging?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This book explores the college experiences of Black students, comparing those who are immigrants or children of immigrants with native African American students. It reveals that despite different backgrounds, many share similar challenges with social and intellectual integration in predominantly non-Black universities. Appropriate for middle-grade readers, it offers insights into diversity and inclusion in higher education without graphic or sensitive content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

266 pages
ISBN
9781593327040
Pages
266
Publisher
New Americans: Recent Immigrat
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Black College StudentsAfrican American College StudentsImmigrantsEducationChildren of ImmigrantsBlacksRace IdentityEducational SurveysCollege StudentsAfrican American StudentsImmigrants, United StatesBlacks, Race Identity

Places

United States