Editorial Review

“Executive Order 9102 changed the lives of Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II. This title from the “Read Woke Book” series begins to take a deeper look at an event in the United States history. The text describes the actions that occurred and provides a glimpse of the harsh conditions in the internment camps where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. Photographs with captions appear throughout the book. A few questions for reflection are provided throughout the book; these inquiries provide some possible topics for class discussion. A timeline outlines pertinent events from the exclusion to the reparation. Included in the book is a page with some suggestions for students to “Take Action” and further examine injustices. Readers will find a glossary, a list of source notes, and a resource list of books and websites for further reading. A content consultant is acknowledged. The executive editor includes a letter to inform readers about the basis for this book and other titles in the “Read Woke Book” series. This book and the series as a whole provide students with opportunities to think critically and analyze history. Teachers will want to add this title and the series to their classroom studies to provide a more robust study of historical events. Reviewer Rating: 5"–Children’s Literature