"The Internment of Japanese Americans" by Charlotte Taylor explores the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II, when they were forcibly relocated to internment camps due to fears of espionage and disloyalty following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The book delves into the emotional and physical hardships faced by individuals and families stripped of their rights, homes, and livelihoods. Through personal stories, historical context, and reflections on resilience and identity, Taylor highlights the profound impact of this dark chapter in American history, encouraging readers to reflect on themes of prejudice, injustice, and the importance of civil liberties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Our Shared History .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Enslow Publishing .

Deborah Kent's first young adult novel, Belonging, was published in 1978 by Dial. Since then, she has written 18 young adult novels and over 50 children's non-fiction titles, mainly on topics of American history. Educated at Oberlin College and Smith College, Deborah was a social worker for several years before moving to Mexico and becoming a writer. Today she lives in Chicago with her daughter and husband, the children's author R. Conrad Stein.