Imprisoned : The Betrayal of Japanese Americans During World War II (Hardcover)

from Angelina-Justice

This is a gripping piece of non-fiction. The book tells you the story of internment camps from a factual standpoint, but zooms in on individuals and specific examples in a way that makes the story circle around inside of you.This is an excellent mid-range choice for introducing readers of all age...

from lilibrarian

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese-Americans were rounded up and sent to internment camps. They left behind their homes and belongings and lost their livelihoods. This book details how it happened and the substandard conditions of the internment camps, using interviews and primary sou...

from CharlesHollis

First, I must say that, as a fan of George Takei and therefore knowing of his experience in an internment camp, I was very receptive to this book. The internment of Japanese-American civilians is perhaps one of the darker moments of American History, not solely because of the action the US Govern...

from Mad.River.Librarian

This is a solid introduction for young readers about an ugly period in American history. The black and white photographs give a lot of visual depth to the straight-forward narrative. Connections toward the end of the book that link this sort of racial profiling and discrimination to contemporary ...

from Sullywriter

An excellent chronicle of one of the most shameful episodes in American history.