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 campBefore 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.Shistory and a brave librarian who inspired hope" — Publisher''s Weekly Format Häftad Omfång 32 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Utgivningsdatum 2019-10-15 ISBN 9781623541118