They Called Us Enemy

I read They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker for my graphic novel class. It tells the true story of actor and activist George Takei's childhood in the 1940s when he and his family were put in internment camps for being Japanese Americans. The book follows the difficult choices his parents had to make, his father's leadership and compassion during trying times, and the family's strength in enduring injustice.

I loved this book so much! Telling this story in a graphic novel format made the book so much more powerful than it would have been if written any other way. The story was powerful and engaging and helps readers better understand this period of US history. The illustrations depicted the emotions of the characters very well, and I so admired the strength of this family.

Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)