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We Are Not Strangers: A Graphic Novel
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Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows a Jewish immigrants efforts to help his Japanese neighbors while theyre incarcerated during World War II. Winner, Best in Young Adult NonFiction from the Excellence in Graphic Literature AwardsA powerful book about advocating for friends and neighbors during times of great division. Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling authorillustrator of the Amulet seriesAn evocative and beautiful graphic novel revealing the truth of one mans extraordinary efforts, We Are Not Strangers converges two perspectives into a single portrait of a communitys struggle with race, responsibility, and what it truly means to be an American.Marco Calvo always knew his grandfather, affectionately called Papoo, was a good man. After all, he was named for him. A firstgeneration Jewish immigrant, Papoo was hardworking, smart, and caring.When Papoo peacefully passes away, Marco expects the funeral to be simple. But he caught off guard by something unusual. Among his close family and friends are mourners he doesnt recognizeJapanese American familiesand no one is quite sure who they are or why they are at the service. How did these strangers know his grandfather so well?Set in the multicultural Central District of Seattle during World War II and inspired by author Josh Tuiningas family experiences, We Are Not Strangers explores a unique situation of Japanese and Jewish Americans living side by side in a country at war.Following Papoos perspective, we learn of his life as a Sephardic Jewish immigrant and his friendship with Sam Akiyama, a Japanese man whose life is upended by Executive Order 9066, which authorized the incarceration of nearly all Japanese Americans and residents of Japanese ancestry. Determined to keep Sams business afloat while he and his family are unjustly imprisoned, he and Papoo create a plan that will change the Akiyamas lives forever.At its core, a relatable tale of friendship, shared experiences of discrimination, and the power of individuals to make a difference. The BeatIntroduction by awardwinning author Ken MochizukiAfterword by Devin Naar, author of Jewish Salonica
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