June 26, 2025

In this newest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore what it truly means to become an American. Host Lauren Clarke talks to author Rajani LaRocca, whose latest children’s book “Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States,” offers a poignant look at the immigration and naturalization process. Through beautiful prose and captivating illustrations, LaRocca guides readers through this deeply personal yet universally significant journey that defines so much of our nation’s character.

GUEST: Rajani LaRocca, Author, Physician, Naturalized Citizen

HOST: Lauren Clarke

NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor

PRODUCER: Adam Belmar

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Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States

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