History Comics: Ellis Island: Immigration and the American Dream

Ages 9 to 13

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.

Let this graphic novel be your time machine and experience history like never before!

Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this small piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the US, documenting upwards of twelve million people between 1892 and 1954! But how did it all get started? Discover the storied past of this once-great gateway to the United States and the countless people who it continues to inspire.

Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction series from First Second!

About the Author

Felipe Galindo Feggo creates humorous art in a variety of media, including cartoons, illustrations, animations, fine art, and public art. He received a BFA in visual arts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His drawings have appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Nation, the Wall Street Journal, Mad, Reader’s Digest, and international publications. His artwork has been exhibited, published, and awarded worldwide. His books include Cats Will Be Cats, Manhatitlan, and Taking Liberties.

Tait Howard is an artist and writer from the dreary Pacific Northwest. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, he has illustrated for General Electric and American Greetings, shown work in galleries across the country, and has worked on a wide variety of comics for companies including Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. He is also the author of Science Comics: Spiders.