"Sylvia & Aki" by Winifred Conkling is a historical novel that tells the true story of two young girls during World War II—Sylvia Mendez, a Mexican-American girl, and Aki Munemitsu, a Japanese-American girl. As both face discrimination and injustice—Sylvia battling segregation in schools and Aki dealing with internment due to her heritage—their parallel experiences highlight the impact of prejudice and the quest for equality. Their stories intertwine, emphasizing themes of friendship, resilience, and the fight for civil rights, ultimately showcasing the strength of their spirits in overcoming adversity and inspiring change in their communities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Random House USA Inc .

Winifred Conkling has written many nonfiction books for adults and children. She earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Winifred lives in Northern Virginia with her family. Visit her online at www. winifredconkling. com. Julia Kuo has been an artist-in-residence twice at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. She has illustrated a dozen books and worked with clients such as the New York Times, Google, and several book publishers. Visit her at www. juliakuo. com.