{"product_id":"write-to-me-letters-from-japanese-american-children-to-the-librarian-they-left-behind-9781580896887","title":"Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind","description":"\u003cb\u003eA touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as the primary audience\" -- Booklist STARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A touching tribute to a woman who deserves recognition\" -- Kirkus Reviews \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" An] affecting introduction to a distressing chapter in U.S. history and a brave librarian who inspired hope\" -- Publisher's Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580896887\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/30\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018 pg. 201 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e502368 \/ Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.3 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cynthia Grady","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660501938332,"sku":"9781580896887","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_69a0567a-921e-4330-a38f-8c9f97ec2773.jpg?v=1603896876","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/write-to-me-letters-from-japanese-american-children-to-the-librarian-they-left-behind-9781580896887","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}