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Barbed Wire Baseball: How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII

Name: Barbed Wire Baseball: How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII
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Book Synopsis: Author Marissa Moss and illustrator Yuko Shimizu’s Barbed Wire Baseball is a picture book about a true story set in a Japanese American internment camp in World War II. A California Book Award Gold Medal Winner, California Reading Association’s Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards - HONOR, Notable Children’s Books from ALSC 2014.

As a young boy, Kenichi Zenimura (Zeni) wanted to be a baseball player, even though everyone told him he was too small. He grew up to become a successful athlete, playing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. But when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni and his family were sent to one of several internment camps established in the U.S. for people of Japanese ancestry. Zeni brought the game of baseball to the camp, along with a sense of hope, and became known as the “Father of Japanese American Baseball.”

“Moss is a skilled author of historical narrative nonfiction for young readers; her tale is both well researched and well told. But it’s the visually stunning, sensitive illustrations by the hugely talented Shimizu that make the book a standout.” —New York Times Book Review

“Shimizu’s Japanese brush and ink illustrations, digitally layered with dusty colors suggestive of the arid relocation camp, are a visual feast, from the patterned swirls of battleship steam and desert dust, to the series of depictions of Zenimura in motion, to the rhythmic composition of the female detainees stitching the potato-sack uniforms.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Discover the untold story of hope and triumph in the face of adversity with Barbed Wire Baseball: How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII. This captivating picture book, written by Marissa Moss and beautifully illustrated by Yuko Shimizu, takes you on a journey through the Japanese American internment camps during World War II.

Follow the inspiring journey of Kenichi Zenimura, a young boy with big dreams of becoming a baseball player. Despite being told he was too small, Zeni's determination led him to become a successful athlete, rubbing shoulders with legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. However, his life took a dramatic turn when his family was forcibly sent to an internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Through the pages of Barbed Wire Baseball, you will witness how Zeni brought the game of baseball to the desolate internment camp, bringing a ray of hope to his fellow detainees. Known as the "Father of Japanese American Baseball," Zeni's actions transcended the confines of the camp, showing the power of sports to unite and uplift even in the darkest of times.

Immerse yourself in this captivating tale where history meets resilience, expertly crafted by Marissa Moss. Delve into the visually stunning illustrations by Yuko Shimizu, whose artwork brings the story to life with a sense of emotion and authenticity.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the heartwarming and visually appealing Barbed Wire Baseball. Order your copy today and be transported to a time when hope bloomed against all odds. Trust this esteemed New York Times Book Review and Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books endorsed book to captivate both young and adult readers alike.

Get inspired by the story of Kenichi Zenimura and his unwavering spirit. Connect with the resilience and triumph seen in Barbed Wire Baseball: How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII. Order now and be a part of a remarkable journey.

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