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Write to Me

- Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind
Af: Cynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao Engelsk Hardback

Write to Me

- Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind
Af: Cynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao Engelsk Hardback
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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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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
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 32
ISBN-13: 9781580896887
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 158089688X
Udg. Dato: 9 jan 2018
Længde: 8mm
Bredde: 261mm
Højde: 215mm
Forlag: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Oplagsdato: 9 jan 2018
Forfatter(e): Cynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao
Forfatter(e) Cynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao


Kategori Faglitteratur for børn & unge


ISBN-13 9781580896887


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 32


Udgave


Længde 8mm


Bredde 261mm


Højde 215mm


Udg. Dato 9 jan 2018


Oplagsdato 9 jan 2018


Forlag Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.