Mei Ling in China City/Mei Ling en la Ciudad China (English and Spanish Edition)

Based on a true story of events during World War II in Los Angeles China City, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl named Mei Ling Lee is separated from her best friend Yayeko Akiyama when she and her family were interned in the Manzanar War Relocation Center. By writing letters to each other, both young girls recount their painful separation and their lives in China City and Manzanar. The vivid watercolor paintings warmly portray the real scenes of the forgotten China City in Los Angeles and Manzanar. This unprecedented children s book depicts the hardships and cross-cultural experiences of Americans of Chinese and Japanese ancestry during the war years. Includes facts about China City, the Manzanar War Relocation Center and historical photographs. Winners of the Notable Social Studies Trade Books, the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and the International Latino Book Award.
ASIN: 0997394765
VSKU: RDV.0997394765.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Icy Smith|Gayle Garner Roski
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.