Pier 21: Stories from Near and Far

Part of the "Canadian Immigration" series, Pier 21: Stories from Near and Far is a fact-filled book for young people about Pier 21, a building that saw 500,000 Canadian service people off to fight in World War II, as well as witnessing the arrival of countless children, war brides, refugees, and displaced persons. Illustrated with maps and historic black-and-white photographs as well as some color photography, Pier 21 is a surprisingly detailed resource that brings the dock's rich history to vibrant life. Enthusiastically recommended for children's library Canadian History shelves. "During the first half of the 20th century, Canada's immigration politics mirrored the intolerant beliefs of many Canadians about certain people... 'Non-preferred' immigrants included Blacks, Asians, and Jews. Changes were later made to Canada's immigration policies to eliminate such discrimination."