Many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity: scientists, athletes and artists have succeeded, bringing fame to America.

In the spirit of a dream /illustrated by Alina Chau -- Alejandro Albor / illustrated by Bianca Diaz -- Anousheh Ansari / illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell -- Ayub Khan Ommaya / illustrated by Nicole Xu -- Cándido Camero / illustrated by Ken Daley -- Conceição Damasceno / illustrated by Paulo D. Campos -- David Tran / illustrated by Alina Chau -- Dikembe Mutombo / illustrated by Dion Mbd -- Edwidge Danticat / illustrated by Tracy Guiteau -- Ilhan Omar / illustrated by Fahmida Azim -- Jim Lee / illustrated by Vanessa Flores -- Juana Gutiérrez / illustrated by Jose Ramirez -- Yo-Yo Ma / illustrated by Gaby D'Alessandro -- Undocupoets / illustrated by Yas Imamura -- Immigrant parents / illustrated by Alina Chau.