Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story

by Charles Ghigna

Anna Forlati (Illustrator)

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A heartwarming picture book about Carlo, a young Italian immigrant in 1800s New York City,  that celebrates books and family as it instills the values of heritage, perseverance, and the love of learning.

Transcending borders and generations, Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story follows Carlo as he leaves his home in Italy and travels far away to New York City to create a new life. Carlo finds a job as a bookbinder and learns the skills of the trade, cultivating a love of books, words, and stories that he passes to future generations.


Featuring stunning, atmospheric illustrations depicting Carlo’s immigrant journey, this picture book is based on the experiences of the author's great-grandfather. The uplifting true story inspires children ages four to eight to learn about their family history and how it shapes and lives on in them today. 

  • ISBN10 0764368311
  • ISBN13 9780764368318
  • Publish Date 28 November 2024
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English