We Belong: A Poem of Courage & Resilience for Immigrant Kids

By Mr. Roger H. Ponce Jr.

Mr. Roger H. Ponce Jr. is currently a Superior Court Commissioner. Previously, he managed his own law firm for over a decade, defending immigrants in removal proceedings, and before the immigration service, and in criminal court, as a state and federal public defender before becoming a judicial officer. He has represented hundreds of non-citizens and mixed-status families and has gone through the process himself as an undocumented immigrant to U.S. citizen, through family, his parents, grandparents, and wife.

"WE BELONG: A POEM OF COURAGE & RESILIENCE FOR IMMIGRANT KIDS" is a moving poem that celebrates the joys and struggles of immigration in America, from Ellis Island to Angel Island and beyond. It offers historical context and showcases the immense contributions of immigrants to our nation's growth and success. Through evocative language and vivid imagery, it encourages readers to honor those who came before and to welcome those who come now. The poem is a tribute to the courage, perseverance, and resilience of immigrants and a reminder that our nation's strength lies in its diversity. It is a poignant and inspiring work that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BW2K4CCN
• ISBN13: 9798378626649
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"