Natsumi's War: Japanese American Incarceration
Natsumi's War: Japanese American Incarceration
Natsumi’s War follows Natsumi, a Japanese-American woman fighting for redress after she and her family were incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II. As she visits her brother’s grave, she reflects on her family’s past, her long fight for justice as a participant in the Redress Movement, the movement’s successes, and the fight still ahead. By connecting with her memories of the past, can Natsumi help the Redress Movement march forward?
Natsumi’s War focuses on the impacts of incarceration on the Japanese-American community, including the generational divides, economic losses, and long-lasting trauma it created. It is often forgotten that the majority of the incarcerated individuals were American citizens whose constitutional rights were violated due to wartime panic and long-standing racism. This graphic inquiry asks questions about national loyalty and who is seen as American while highlighting the resilience and strength of Japanese Americans fighting for redress.
Details
28-page book
2 historian interviews
15 workbook questions
For grades 7-12
