We Are Not Strangers* xmasjuly26 Inspired by the Asian American

Inspired by the Asian American and other movements of color in the late 1960s and early 1970s

Manjiro was interrogated at length upon his return to Japan

and the Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California

questions abound

Tommy Kono learned the sport of weightlifting while he and his family were incarcerated at the American concentration camp at Tule Lake

We Are Not Strangers* xmasjuly26 Inspired by the Asian AmericanBy Josh Tuininga. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows a Jewish immigrants efforts to help his Japanese neighbors while they are incarcerated during World War II. Marco Calvo always knew his grandfather, affectionately called Papoo, was a good man. After all, he was named for him. A first generation Jewish immigrant, Papoo was hardworking, smart, and caring. When Papoo peacefully passes away, Marco expected the funeral to be simple.