Fred Korematsu speaks up

Fred Korematsu speaks up

Laura Atkins

Book - 2017

"Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends--just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. And when he got put in jail for resisting, he knew he couldn't give up. Inspired by the award-winning book for adults Wherever There's a Fight, the Fighting for Justice series introduces young readers to r...eal-life heroes and heroines of social progress. The story of Fred Korematsu's fight against discrimination explores the life of one courageous person who made the United States a fairer place for all Americans, and it encourages all of us to speak up for justice."--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Korematsu, Fred, > 1919-2005 > Trials, litigation, etc.
Japanese Americans > Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945.
Japanese Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century.
Published
Berkeley, California : Heyday [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Laura Atkins (author)
Other Authors
Stan Yogi (author)
Physical Description
103 pages : cheifly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 94) and index.
ISBN
9781597143684
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

The last name Korematsu may be familiar to readers in the context of the infamous Supreme Court case of Fred Korematsu, a resister of U.S. attempts to intern Japanese Americans during WWII. His story is an absolute keystone in the history of civil liberties in the U.S. Drawing heavily on the recollections of two of Fred's children, the book details Korematsu's upbringing in Oakland, California, his imprisonment for resisting internment, his quest to legally marry his white wife, and his 40-year legal battle. The layout is stellar, utilizing a multimedia approach that includes photographs from the camps, family portraits, illustrations and letters from prisoners, and government documents. Focus groups of teachers, librarians, and young readers provided feedback about the book's design, and its appeal and user-friendly presentation are undeniable. The end matter includes practical strategies for kids to take action against injustice in their own communities. This book honors the legacy of an oft-forgotten champion of human rights in America.--Anderson, Erin Copyright 2017 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Horn Book Review

Alternating stirring free verse with informational segments (each including a relevant timeline), this book powerfully reveals the story of the young Japanese American man who protested U.S. internment camps during WWII and continued fighting for civil liberties throughout his life. Stylized illustrations accompany the verse; archival images appear throughout. Appended with ideas for young activists and a note from Korematsu's daughter. Bib., ind. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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