We Are Not Free

In We Are Not Free, award-winning author Traci Chee presents the poignant story of fourteen young Nisei, or second-generation Japanese American citizens, whose lives are drastically altered during the mass incarceration of their community during World War II. Set in San Francisco's Japantown, this narrative explores their tight-knit bonds as they face overwhelming challenges of racism and injustice. As their world unravels, these teens must navigate their interconnected relationships while striving to maintain their sense of identity and unity amid adversity.