Bob’s first YA book, Immigration: Blessing or Burden (Lerner, 1997), was selected for the Best Books of the Year list by the Bank Street College of Education.

From School Library Journal:

“. . . Statements made about present-day immigration are tied in nicely with comments from the past. Although the immigrants' case is well stated, the book is evenhanded in its treatment.”

From Kirkus Reviews:

“. . . this may not be the only source of information readers will need to form educated opinions on the subject, but it lays out a basic framework for further inquiry.”

Immigration: Blessing or Burden is part of Lerner’s Pro-Con Series for young adults, examining controversial social issues and presenting all sides of the debate without partiality.