Stealing Home
A powerful graphic novel introducing kids to Japanese-American internment through one boy’s unforgettable story.
$17.99
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Stealing Home
Baseball should have been the biggest thing on his mind. Instead, a young Japanese Canadian boy finds his world turned upside down during World War II.
Stealing Home is a carefully researched graphic novel that tells the true-to-history story of a Japanese Canadian family forced to leave their home after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Told through the eyes of a child, the story helps young readers understand a difficult chapter of history in a way that is both accessible and age-appropriate.
The sepia-toned illustrations capture the uncertainty, loss, and resilience of the people affected while keeping the focus on the human story behind the historical events. As readers follow one family's experience, they'll gain insight into the racism, fear, and displacement faced by Japanese Canadians during the war.
An afterword and additional resources provide opportunities to explore the historical context more deeply and encourage meaningful discussions about discrimination, courage, and empathy.
Stealing Home offers more than historical facts. It helps young readers connect with the people behind the history and consider how individual choices affect others in times of uncertainty.
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