| Description |
ix, 197 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm |
| Note |
"Based on a true story"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes glossary and bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"Note from the author: While this project was inspired by the oral histories of many, it is important to note that the story is a work of historical fiction. To tell an authentic story, I made sure that the locations, dialogue, and scenes portrayed were as close to real life representations as possible. I weaved together historical accounts from my interviews and historical archives but the characters and narrative I've created are fictional"-- Title page verso. |
| Summary |
We Are Not Strangers explores a unique situation of Japanese and Jewish Americans living side by side in a country at war. Marco Calvo always knew his grandfather, affectionately called Papoo, was a good man. After all, he was named for him. A first-generation Jewish immigrant, Papoo was hardworking, smart, and caring. When Papoo peacefully passes away, Marco expects the funeral to be simple. However, he is caught off guard by something unusual. Among his close family and friends are mourners he doesn't recognize--Japanese American families--and no one is quite sure who they are or why they are at the service. How did these strangers know his grandfather so well? |
| Contents |
Introduction [written by Ken Mochizuki] -- December 23, 1987: Sephardic Bikur Holim Synagogue -- November 11, 1938: Ferry Dock Tavern -- June 6, 1939: Ferry Dock Tavern -- September 27, 1940: Ferry Dock Tavern -- November 7, 1940: Akiyama residence -- December 7, 1941: Calvo residence -- February 25, 1942: Pier 52 -- March 27, 1942: Calvo residence -- March 28, 1942: Sephardic Bikur Holim Synagogue -- April 8, 1942: Akiyama residence -- April 20, 1942: Linc's Tackle Shop -- April 30, 1942: Akiyama residence -- 1942-1946: Incarceration camps -- October 15, 1945: Nihonmachi -- February 19, 1942: Ferry Dock Tavern -- December 23, 1987: Sephardic Bikur Holim Synagogue -- Afterword [written by Devin E. Naar, Professor in Sephardic Studies, Seattle, Washington]-- Author's note. |
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Grandfathers -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Sephardim -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Jews -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Immigrants -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Seattle (Wash.) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States.
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Japanese Americans. (OCoLC)fst00981441
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Jews. (OCoLC)fst00983135
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Sephardim. (OCoLC)fst01112767
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Immigrants. (OCoLC)fst00967712
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Friendship. (OCoLC)fst00935174
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Grandfathers. (OCoLC)fst00946347
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Washington (State) -- Seattle.
(OCoLC)fst01204940
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| Chronological Term |
1938-1987
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| Genre/Form |
Historical fiction. (OCoLC)fst01726640
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Graphic novels. (OCoLC)fst01726630
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Historical comics.
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Graphic novels.
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| Added Author |
Bacon, Avery, colorist.
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| ISBN |
9781419759949 (hardcover) |
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1419759949 (hardcover) |
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9781647005979 (electronic book) |
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