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Book SynopsisThe author was one of over one hundred thousand people of Japanese descent - nearly two-thirds of whom were American citizens - who were forced into "protective custody" shortly after Pearl Harbor. This title presents a memoir of life in relocation centers in California and Utah.
Trade Review"This forerunner to the modern graphic memoir is a must read, both for the important - and shameful - period of American history it documents and its poignant beauty."
-- Printers Row Journal * Chicago Tribune *
"Originally published in 1946, Citizen 13660 is a documentation of life inside the World War II “relocation centers” for those of Japanese ancestry. This oft-overlooked portion of American history is brought poignantly to life by Okubo’s expressive ink drawings and accompanying text. . . . Without a doubt, this book should be on required reading lists for high schools across the country."
* Foreword Reviews *
