"Love in the Library" by Maggie Tokuda Hall is a poignant picture book that tells the story of a young Japanese American man and a young woman who meet in a library during World War II. Set against the backdrop of the Japanese American internment camps, the narrative explores their budding romance as they navigate the harsh realities of their circumstances. The library becomes a symbol of hope and connection, where they share their dreams and fears amidst uncertainty. Through beautifully illustrated scenes, the book captures the resilience of love and the enduring power of stories in challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Maggie Tokuda-Hall has an MFA in writing from the University of San Francisco and a tendency to spill things. As a longtime children's bookseller she has read her fair share of stories, and she is always hungry for more. Her favourite animal is an octopus, or else an elephant. She lives in San Francisco, USA. Find her online at www. prettyokmaggie. com and on Twitter as @emteehall. Benji Davies is an animation director and award-winning illustrator, whose picture books include the Bizzy Bear series, The Storm Whale and Grandad's Island, which was shortlisted for the Association of Illustrator's prestigious World Illustration Awards. He lives in London with his wife, Nina. Find him online at www. benjidavies. com, and on Twitter and Instagram as @Benji_Davies.