Nov 13: But, Where Are You REALLY From?

But, Where Are You REALLY From? Sharing Japanese American History with Students Through Visual Storytelling

https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13145932

The Japanese American Citizens League, Washington DC Chapter is hosting a book talk on their new graphic novel, But Where Are You REALLY From?, a fictional story that will be used in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland, Grade 5 U.S. history curriculum. Included are stories on immigration, the Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and anti-Asian issues both past and present. Meet Emi Kobayashi when she gets an assignment that asks her to investigate her family background. Emi realizes there are a lot of questions she doesn't know the answers to. Like where is her family REALLY from? And how does her cultural heritage influence who she is today? Book sale and signing to follow. 

Date:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location:

Great Falls Meeting Room

Library Branch:

Great Falls Library

Categories:

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Author Event

Audience:

  Adults     Older Adults