One piece of history is how the older generation (those who emigrated from Japan) and the younger generations (the first and second generations born in America) differ. She tells us how life in camp was with the physical and emotional conditions, plus how the politics of camp play out. She is proud to be part of these strong, determined people. Life there is not easy, but Kiku is inspired by how these people survived under harsh conditions. Of Japanese American descent, Kiku (character) is transported back to 1940’s California where her grandmother and great-grandparents are sent to a Japanese interment holding camp and finally their “home” for several years in Utah. Kiku the character’s story is loosely based on Kiku the author’s life and family. However, as there is a death mentioned and Kiku finds a bit of love with another female prisoner, the more sensitive reader might not be the audience. I would feel comfortable giving this to as young as 10 (who is a strong reader) and all the way to adult. But also, is not “in your face” allowing it to be adapted to most ages. The story does not pull punches you know what is going on. They are perfectly fitting the message/story. There is minimal art and text but they are full and complete. It is a beautiful story about family, history, culture, love, hate, fear, memory and never allowing it to happen again. As much as I loved this book, I needed a bit more. We need to remember a piece of our own history and how history is currently repeating itself.ĭisplacement by Kiku Hughes was not a perfect read for me. However, this book should be 1000% in a book club. I am 100% cheating on this Bingo Block as I can’t find a Book Club book that I really want to read right now.
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