When twelve-year-old Waka's parents suspect she can't understand basic Japanese they speak to her, they make the drastic decision to send her to Tokyo to live for several months with her strict grandmother. Forced to say goodbye to her friends and what would have been her summer vacation, Waka is plucked from her straight-A-student life in rural Kansas and flown across the globe, where she faces the culture shock of a lifetime. In Japan, Waka struggles...

"Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told--a story of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations. Growing up quiet and lonely at the beginning of the twentieth century, Gyo learned from her relatives the ways in which both women and Japanese people lacked opportunity. Her teachers and family believed in her and sent her to art school and later Japan,...

"True story of one Japanese American family and their attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention."

Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed.

This nonfiction book introduces readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II. Yuri went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time.

A biography of the young Japanese American skater who won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

A biography of the young Japanese-American figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics and has since become a professional skater.

The young Japanese-American figure skater describes the hard work, determination and love of skating that helped her win a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Profiles the case of Fred Korematsu, who sought compensation from the American government for his time spent in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II.

"Born in 1919-learn how civil rights activist Fred Korematsu stood up against injustices to Japanese Americans and how professional baseball player Jackie Robinson challenged segregation. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Civic Literacy, and Economic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and a hands-on activity encourage critical thinking and civic engagement. Book includes table...