A Beginner's Guide to America New book sheds light on immigrants' experience in America. Roya Hakakian, a former refugee from Iran hopes the book can help both immigrant and American. #newdaynw Author: Suzie Wiley, New Day Northwest Published: 11:39 AM PDT April 23, 2021 Updated: 12:14 PM PDT April 23, 2021 SEATTLE — Author and poet Roya Hakakian settled in American over 35 years ago, leaving her homeland of Iran. Her latest book, " is written as guide for the newly arrived, full of practical information and advice. But the book is also for the American. Her hope is that it will shed light on the immigrant experience, and the way we see each other. She joins New Day NW to discuss the book and more.