Deze auteur verkent thema's als identiteit, vooroordelen en veerkracht door middel van boeiende verhalen. Haar werken, vaak geïnspireerd door haar eigen ervaringen met discriminatie en gedwongen verhuizing, bieden diepgaande inzichten in de levens van Japans-Amerikanen. Door haar meesterlijke vertelkunst belicht ze de kracht van de menselijke geest en het belang van het begrijpen van iemands wortels. Haar literaire bijdragen blijven resoneren bij lezers van alle leeftijden en verrijken het landschap van de kinderliteratuur.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows a young girl's courageous journey as she navigates the challenges of Japanese American incarceration. This fiftieth anniversary edition not only revitalizes the classic with new cover art and design but also includes a fresh foreword by Traci Chee, enhancing its significance and appeal for contemporary readers.
A Jar of Dreams is Yoshiko Uchida's work of unforgettable historical fiction about a young girl who grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the 1930's, a time of great prejudice.Eleven-year-old Rinko grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the Depression, a time of great prejudice.
Set against the backdrop of Japanese American history, this narrative follows the journey of a picture bride who navigates the challenges of immigration and cultural identity. From her arrival at Angel Island to life in the Topaz internment camp, the story explores themes of resilience, love, and the struggle for belonging. Through her experiences, the book sheds light on the broader historical context of Japanese Americans during a tumultuous period, highlighting personal sacrifices and the quest for a better life.