somewhere among by annie donwerth chikamatsu

However, in Somewhere Among, the rocky relationship between Japan and America is still prevalent. I am used to obtaining knowledge about history from American teachers and American textbooks. This novel provided a refreshing new perspective on Japanese-American relations, by illustrating modern day reactions to historical events between the two nations. Somewhere Among changed the way I viewed certain events in United States history. Somewhere Among, told beautifully through free verse poetry, reminds us to stay true to who we are even in the most trying circumstances. However, she is taunted by Japanese children and adults alike and at times feels ashamed of her mixed heritage.

Currently living in Japan, bilingual Ema feels out of place and looks forward to visiting her grandparents in America every summer. Born to a Japanese father and an American mother, Ema falls hopelessly in the middle of two cultures. No matter where little Ema goes, she is different. This desire is shared by Ema, the protagonist in Somewhere Among by Annie Donwerth-Chikamatsu. The reviews contain spoilers, so be forewarned!Ĥ48 pages, Antheneum Books for Young Readersĭoesn’t it feel nice to belong? For children and adults alike, there is a common desire to fit in–whether at school or at work, among family or friends. The reviews are posted here for our readers, but also will be sent to the Book House where they will hopefully be used to inform customers about the books they may want to purchase.We will try to publish one review a week for the spring. As part of our ongoing collaboration with the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, our writers have accepted the challenge of reading and reviewing pre-publication review copies of highly anticipated young adult literature.

Somewhere among by annie donwerth chikamatsu