We Are Not Free — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
* NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * PRINTZ HONOR BOOK * WALTER HONOR BOOK * ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE HONOR BOOK *
From New York Times best-selling and acclaimed author Traci Chee comes We Are Not Free, the collective account of a tight-knit group of young Nisei, second-generation Japanese American citizens, whose lives are irrevocably changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of World War II.
Fourteen teens who have grown up together in Japantown, San Francisco.
Fourteen teens who form a community and a family, as interconnected as they are conflicted.
Fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into desolate incarceration camps.
In a world that seems determined to hate them, these young Nisei must rally together as racism and injustice threaten to pull them apart.
Frequently asked questions
Is We Are Not Free appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, which involves themes of violence and trauma. It depicts the harsh realities faced by the characters, including loss and suffering. No scary content is mentioned in the search results for 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have violence?
The book addresses the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, which involves themes of violence and trauma. It depicts the harsh realities faced by the characters, including loss and suffering.
Does We Are Not Free have scary content?
No scary content is mentioned in the search results for 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have racial/cultural content?
The book centers on the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II, addressing themes of racism, xenophobia, and the impact of racial slurs. It highlights the injustices faced by this group.
Does We Are Not Free have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have sexual identity?
There is mention of low-key sexual content, but it is described as not gratuitous. The book is considered appropriate for middle school kids despite this content.
Does We Are Not Free have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or discussions about gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'We Are Not Free'.
Does We Are Not Free have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to 'We Are Not Free'.
