A Story of Resilience: Remembering the Japanese American Incarceration

As part of the One Book, One Coast program, join us for a powerful and personal talk with Kay Ochi and Setsuo Iwashita as they share their and their families experience with the Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II. Their conversation will allow attendees a meaningful opportunity to reflect on a pivotal moment in history, honor lived experiences, and deepen our understanding of resilience, injustice, and community. All are welcome to attend this important and engaging conversation.

One Book, One Coast brings together library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. All participating libraries will read and discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei with physical copies of the book available to borrow and unlimited digital copies of the eBook in English and Spanish available from April 1 through June 6 on the Libby app by Overdrive.

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