What is an immigrant? How have immigrants shaped the United States? Immigration Nation: The American Identity in the Twenty-First Century invites middle and high school students to explore the history of immigration in the United States and follow the stories of people who have made the journey to this country through the perspectives of immigrants, citizens, policy makers, and border agents.

Judy Dodge Cummings has published 20 nonfiction books for children and teens. She was a history teacher for 26 years and has an MFA in creative writing from Hamline University. She is the author of several titles from Nomad Press, including Rebels and Revolutions: Real Tales of Radical Change in America and Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind. Judy lives in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

Richard Chapman holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Vermont College. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and twins.