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Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind
Contributor(s): Grady, Cynthia (Author), Hirao, Amiko (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1623541115     ISBN-13: 9781623541118
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American
Dewey: 940.531
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.8" W x 9.8" L (0.36 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - Asian
- Cultural Region - Asian
Features: Ikids, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 502368
Reading Level: 4.3   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
A touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.

When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children's librarian Clara Breed's young Japanese American patrons are to be sent to prison camp. Before they are moved, Breed asks the children to write her letters and gives them books to take with them. Through the three years of their internment, the children correspond with Miss Breed, sharing their stories, providing feedback on books, and creating a record of their experiences. Using excerpts from children's letters held at the Japanese American National Museum, author Cynthia Grady presents a difficult subject with honesty and hope.

A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as the primary audience -- Booklist STARRED REVIEW

A touching tribute to a woman who deserves recognition -- Kirkus Reviews

An] affecting introduction to a distressing chapter in U.S. history and a brave librarian who inspired hope -- Publisher's Weekly

 
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