Product Description
by Su (Author), Li (Illustrator)
Introduce readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II and went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time.
Yuri and her family were imprisoned during World War II for being Japanese American. It gave Yuri her passion to fight against injustice for the rest of her life. Learn about the causes Yuri stood up for and the legacy she left in this inspirational biography, part of the Leaders Like Us true story books based on real life book series.
Storybook For Children in Grades 1-4 Features:
- Post-reading questions
- Extension activity
- Time line
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Back Jacket
Yuri and her family were imprisoned during World War II for being Japanese American. It made Yuri see the world differently forever. It gave her the passion to fight against injustice the rest of her life. Learn about the causes Yuri stood up for and the legacy she left.
