We all remember this "shameful" period of the American history. And, anyone can easily locate a history book about April 1942 Japanese concentration camp. But there is a "must-read" on my list. - Joanna Oppenheim's Dear Miss Breed. Yes it is a young adult book; however this book is about a librarian who had "made a different" for the Japanese-American children and their families during their lives in the America's "concentration camp."
The School Library Journal criticized this book: "Unfortunately, she [the author]muddles her assessment, ladling on a variety of unnecessary details and her own anecdotal experiences. Theres a lack of clarity and focus, and though this is a welcome addition to this topic, its appeal will be limited to those familiar with it." - I disagree. The author has done a very details of this historical issue and she successfully included many original documents in this book.
This book is heart-breaking. As a librraian, I admire Miss Breed's courage. She had made a different for the young Japanese -American's lives.
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