{"product_id":"we-hereby-refuse-by-frank-abe-9781634059763","title":"WE HEREBY REFUSE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishing in tandem with Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience with a grant from the National Park Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile certain stories of Japanese American resistance during WWII imprisonment are well-known, such as Gordon Hirabayashi, \u003cem\u003eWe Hereby Refuse\u003c\/em\u003e highlights three distinct stories that demonstrate how people from various walks of life felt compelled to resist the unjust actions of the US government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe museum will advocate strongly for this book to be incorporated into high school and college syllabi. Its graphic novel format is intended to make these stories accessible to students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is expected to face some criticism from specific sectors within the Japanese American community. For instance, the Japanese American Citizens League is depicted in a less favourable light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet along the West Coast, with two stories in California and one in Seattle, the book aims to expand its readership in these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA discussion guide is included at the back of the book to address and highlight misconceptions about internment during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471904784620,"sku":"9781634059763","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9c32e686be77bbe2edff3387bbacfad2.jpg?v=1775692783","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/we-hereby-refuse-by-frank-abe-9781634059763","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}