Author Cynthia Grady will share her picture book, 'Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind,' about Breed.

San Diego City College Professor Susan Hasegawa will discusses how Japanese Americans have contributed to the history and growth of the San Diego region Shiley Special Events Suite, Central Library.

'Japanese Americans in San Diego' a lecture on Sept.

Each library will create displays of children's supportive words for each other

Writing is Rebellious Postcard Exchange at all city libraries: In partnership with the Fresno County Public Library, children can pick up a postcard at any SDPL location and write an encouraging note to children in Fresno.

The exhibit includes a replica of a World War II barrack to show living conditions at detention sites. 30, 2022, the San Diego Central Library Gallery will host the exhibition 'Call to Serve: Clara Breed & the Japanese American Incarceration.' It is a collection of photos and artifacts that examine Breed's advocacy and the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II. 'The Rebellious Miss Breed' brings Clara's devotion of public service to life and reflects on how her advocacy for an equitable and inclusionary future still informs the mission of the San Diego Public Library Thursday.įrom Sept. 'Clara Breed was dedicated to the library and the San Diego community during her lifetime,' said San Diego Public Library Director Misty Jones. ' affecting introduction to a distressing chapter in U.S.Get San Diego local news, weather forecasts, sports and lifestyle stories to your inbox. 'A touching tribute to a woman who deserves recognition' - Kirkus Reviews ' A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as the primary audience' - Booklist STARRED REVIEW Using excerpts from children's letters held at the Japanese American National Museum, author Cynthia Grady presents a difficult subject with honesty and hope.

Through the three years of their internment, the children correspond with Miss Breed, sharing their stories, providing feedback on books, and creating a record of their experiences. Before they are moved, Breed asks the children to write her letters and gives them books to take with them.

When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children's librarian Clara Breed's young Japanese American patrons are to be sent to prison camp. A touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.

Write to Me by Cynthia Grady