One Book\, One Coast brings together libra ry systems across California\, Washington State\, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy\, learning\, community\ , and civil discourse. Learn more about this initiative at LACount yLibrary.org/one-book-one-coast/
\nNew York Times Bestselle r and this year's selection for One Book\, One Coast! A stunning graphic m emoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the f orces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this grippi ng tale of courage\, country\, loyalty\, and love. George Takei has captur ed hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outs poken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek\, he woke up as a four-year-old boy to find his own birth cou ntry at war with his father's -- and their entire family forced from their home into an uncertain future. \; What does it mean to be American? W ho gets to decide? When the world is against you\, what can one person do? \;
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