Displacement
Displacement by Kiku Hughes is an illustrated historical graphic novel published by First Second on August 18, 2020. This 288-page book follows a teenager named Kiku, who unexpectedly travels back in time to experience her grandmother’s life in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. Through this journey, Kiku gains insight into the struggles faced by her ancestors and the broader implications of prejudice and racism.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family and memory as Kiku navigates the harsh realities of internment while witnessing acts of community and resistance among those affected. The narrative delves into social themes and the multigenerational impact of historical events, offering a unique perspective on a significant yet often overlooked chapter in American history. Displacement combines elements of young adult fiction and science fiction, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in historical narratives and the complexities of identity.
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A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother’s experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps in Displacement, a historical graphic novel from Kiku Hughes.
Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II.
These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself “stuck” back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive.
Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
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