26 pages 52 minutes read

Miné Okubo

Citizen 13660

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 1946

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Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo is a graphic memoir about the author's experience as a Japanese American in internment camps during World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Okubo and her brother were forcibly relocated to Tanforan Assembly Center in California and then to Topaz in Utah, enduring harsh conditions but finding ways to adapt and build community. The book includes themes of forced relocation and loss of property.

Reviews & Readership

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Miné Okubo’s Citizen 13660 offers a compelling and poignant depiction of Japanese-American internment, blending powerful visuals with personal anecdotes. Critics praise its candidness and historical significance, though some note an occasional emotional detachment. Overall, a profound, necessary read for understanding this dark chapter in American history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Citizen 13660?

Readers who appreciate Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo are often drawn to memoirs, graphic novels, and historical accounts. Comparable to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis and Art Spiegelman's Maus, they seek profound personal stories intertwined with significant historical events, such as the Japanese American internment during WWII.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

920L

Book Details

Genre

Asian Literature

Japanese Literature

Education

Themes

Relationships: Family

Topics

Military / War

Education

History: World