Tag: Book Review
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A New Book Teaches Kids About JA History
Earlier this year, I wrote a story for Discover Nikkei about a new children’s book titled, “Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp“. This beautifully written and illustrated book, launched in April 2026, introduces a dark chapter of American and Japanese American (JA) history in an educational yet uplifting way to young…
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Crown City: A New Mystery With Cool History
“Crown City” cured my laziness, at least for a day. I don’t often make the effort to attend book events. I read reviews, talk to friends, and then read the books that catch my attention on a given day. But this past weekend, I overcame my loafing ways and attended an event at the Fountain…
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Judgment at Tokyo: Thoughts on the Tokyo Trial
“Judgment at Tokyo: World War II and the Making of Modern Asia” by Gary J. Bass was an eye-opening read. As a writer, I spend a lot of time reading, researching, and learning new things. It is one of the aspects of being a writer that I absolutely love. I picked up this book as…