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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

Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American

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    A Paperback / softback by Cynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao

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      Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
      Published 15 October 2019
      ISBN-13 9781623541118
      978-1623541118
      ISBN-10 1623541115

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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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