My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story by George Takei Hardcove

Description: My Lost Freedom by George Takei, Michelle Lee "Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD FINALIST • A moving, beautifully illustrated true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II—from the iconic Star Trek actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy.February 19, 1942. George Takei is four years old when his world changes forever. Two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares anyone of Japanese descent an enemy of the United States.George and his family were American in every way. They had done nothing wrong. But because of their Japanese ancestry, they were removed from their home in California and forced into camps with thousands of other families who looked like theirs.Over the next three years, George had three different "homes": the Santa Anita racetrack, swampy Camp Rohwer, and infamous Tule Lake. But even though they were now living behind barbed wire fences and surrounded by armed soldiers, his mother and father did everything they could to keep the family safe.In My Lost Freedom, George Takei looks back at his own memories to help children today understand what it feels like to be treated as an enemy by your own country. Featuring powerful, meticulously researched watercolor paintings, this is a story of a familys courage, a young boys resilience, and the importance of staying true to yourself in the face of injustice. Author Biography George Takei is a civil rights activist, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor whose career has spanned six decades. He has appeared in more than forty feature films and hundreds of television roles, most famously as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality. His advocacy is personal: during World War II, George spent his childhood unjustly imprisoned in US incarceration camps along with more than 125,000 other Japanese Americans. He now serves as chairman emeritus and a member of the Japanese American National Museums board of trustees. George served on the board of the Japan–United States Friendship Commission and, in 2004, was given the Gold Rays with Rosette of the Order of the Rising Sun by the emperor of Japan for his contribution to US-Japan relations. Michelle Lee is an illustrator and author who has been drawing since she could hold a pencil. Her illustrated book My Love for You Is Always received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and BookPage. As an Angeleno and an Asian American, Michelle felt a resonance with Georges story. She lives and works in the same area of Los Angeles where the story begins and ends. Review "A candid yet tender glimpse at a bleak chapter in U.S. history." —Kirkus Reviews"This worthwhile picture book introduces an important topic in American history." —Booklist"Takeis narration is contemplative but conversational, inviting the reader to see his experience both through the eyes of his child self and the somber reflections of an adult....relatable but terribly bittersweet." —The Bulletin Details ISBN059356636X Author Michelle Lee Pages 48 Audience Age 6-9 Publisher Random House USA Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593566367 Format Hardcover Imprint Crown Books for Young Readers Subtitle A Japanese American World War II Story Place of Publication NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.53177308 Illustrations FULL COLOR Audience Children / Juvenile Publication Date 2024-04-16 US Release Date 2024-04-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159737610;

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