Displacement — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother's experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps in Displacement, a historical graphic novel from Kiku Hughes.
Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II.
These displacements keep occurring until Kiku finds herself "stuck" back in time. Living alongside her young grandmother and other Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, Kiku gets the education she never received in history class. She witnesses the lives of Japanese-Americans who were denied their civil liberties and suffered greatly, but managed to cultivate community and commit acts of resistance in order to survive.
Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
Frequently asked questions
Is Displacement appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes a depiction of a fatal shooting, although it is not graphically described. The context of violence relates to the historical internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. No elements of scary content are indicated in the search results, focusing instead on historical themes and personal experiences.
Does Displacement have violence?
The story includes a depiction of a fatal shooting, although it is not graphically described. The context of violence relates to the historical internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Does Displacement have scary content?
No elements of scary content are indicated in the search results, focusing instead on historical themes and personal experiences.
Does Displacement have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book.
Does Displacement have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses the historical context of Japanese American internment during World War II, exploring themes of racism and cultural dislocation. It highlights the impact of these events on the characters and their descendants.
Does Displacement have profanity?
No instances of profanity are mentioned in the search results related to the book.
Does Displacement have climate change?
No themes related to climate change or environmentalism are present in the narrative of the book.
Does Displacement have sexual identity?
The book contains limited sexual content, specifically a few kisses and caresses between two teen girls, which is presented in a non-explicit manner suitable for the age group.
Does Displacement have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate a specific focus on traditional or modern gender roles within the narrative of the book.
Does Displacement have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes a few kisses and caresses between two teen girls, indicating a romantic relationship. This aspect of the narrative suggests a normalization of LGBTQ+ relationships within the context of the story.
