This series tells powerful coming-of-age stories set within the Japanese American community in California. Follow young protagonists as they navigate the challenges of growing up during the Great Depression, a time marked by significant prejudice. The narratives beautifully capture themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the enduring strength of family bonds. These historical fiction novels offer a poignant look at societal struggles through the lens of personal experience and community.
A Jar of Dreams is Yoshiko Uchida's work of unforgettable historical fiction about a young girl who grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the 1930's, a time of great prejudice.Eleven-year-old Rinko grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the Depression, a time of great prejudice.