Historical Fiction

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Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They left Behind by Cynthia Grady is composed of a collection of letters written by Japanese American children during one of America's most disgraceful events.

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt enacted the Executive Order 9066 which forced over 110,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and into "internment" camps. Nearly half were children.

As a group a of children from San Diego California were forced to turn in their library cards before being shipped off, their beloved librarian gave them postcards and books and asked them to write to her. The result is told within the pages of this beautifully illustrated picture book.

"A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as a primary audience." - Booklist-starred review

Publisher: Charlesbridge (2018)
Hardcover: 32 pages
Grade Level: Pre to 3
ISBN: 978-1580896887