Yoshiko Uchida

The Bracelet
Yoshiko Uchida has tackled a difficult topic--especially for children--in The Bracelet. The topic of internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II is one rarely discussed. I don't recall any more than a brief mention of this during any history class that I ever had. I enjoyed reading this book and gaining some perspective on something that is often left unstated.

This book serves as an historical account of something that really happened and needs to be remembered. It also carries other messages though. Many children can identify with being separated from their friends or moving. Others may need to hear the message that we are all Americans despite our differences. This book is gentle for such a harsh and controversial topic. It is very well done and an extremely valuable resource.

Other books by Yoshiko Uchida include: A Jar of Dreams, The Invisible Thread: An Autobiography, The Wise Old Woman, and A Journey to Topaz: A Story of Japanese-American Evacuation.