Within These Lines - Ya
Within These Lines is a powerful historical young adult novel about love, hope, family, and courage during one of the darkest chapters in American history. Set in 1941, the story follows Evalina Cassano, an Italian-American girl, and Taichi Hamasaki, the son of Japanese immigrants, as they fall in love despite prejudice, injustice, and laws that stand against them.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese hatred spreads across the country, and Taichi’s family is forced to leave their farm and live in the Manzanar Relocation Center. Separated by war and injustice, Evalina and Taichi hold on to their love through letters, hope, and the courage to speak out.
Told from dual points of view, this moving novel explores racism, Japanese internment in America, family loyalty, and the strength it takes to stand up for what is right.
Features:
- Historical young adult novel
- Set during World War II
- Explores Japanese internment camps in America
- Told from dual perspectives
- A story of love, courage, hope, and family
- Great for fans of Monica Hesse, Ruta Sepetys, and Elizabeth Wein
- Thought-provoking choice for teens, classrooms, and historical fiction readers