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A review by beyondevak
Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
5.0
Quick Summary: A love in the midst of a trial no-fi story
My Review: Love in the Library written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and illustrated by Yas Imamura was a beautifully written and illustrated book based on the lives of the author's grandparents. It tells of the love they found together while they were interned during WWII.
My Final Say: This story, like so many others, reveals a very necessary truth from U.S. history that deserves to be told. Although the book focuses on a treasure that was found between two young people in love, it also shined a light on the dark foolishness that existed which caused the unfair and harsh treatment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War.
Other: I love that the author gives a voice to those who were for a time considered voiceless. I remain impressed by her unapologetic and unwavering stance. Additionally, the artwork depicted on each page was perfect. The colors, movement, and range spoke volumes.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Youth to Adult
Suggestion: Family Read Aloud, School/Community Library, Youth Book Club, Multicultural Studies Lit Program
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#recommendedread
My Review: Love in the Library written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and illustrated by Yas Imamura was a beautifully written and illustrated book based on the lives of the author's grandparents. It tells of the love they found together while they were interned during WWII.
My Final Say: This story, like so many others, reveals a very necessary truth from U.S. history that deserves to be told. Although the book focuses on a treasure that was found between two young people in love, it also shined a light on the dark foolishness that existed which caused the unfair and harsh treatment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War.
Other: I love that the author gives a voice to those who were for a time considered voiceless. I remain impressed by her unapologetic and unwavering stance. Additionally, the artwork depicted on each page was perfect. The colors, movement, and range spoke volumes.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Youth to Adult
Suggestion: Family Read Aloud, School/Community Library, Youth Book Club, Multicultural Studies Lit Program
#libraryfind
#recommendedread