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On April 21, 2024, George Takei, and illustrator, Michelle Lee, held a reading, conversation, and signing of their new children’s book, “My Lost Freedom,” a moving and true story about growing up in Japanese American concentration camps during World War II.
About the Book:
In “My Lost Freedom,” George Takei looks back at his own memories of the Santa Anita racetrack, Rohwer concentration camp, and Tule Lake Segregation Center to help children today understand what it feels like to be treated as an enemy in your own country. Featuring powerful watercolor paintings, this book tells the story of a family’s courage, a young boy’s resilience, and the importance of staying true to yourself in the face of injustice.
“My Lost Freedom” is available for purchase at the JANM Store:
janmstore.com/products/my-lost-freedom
This program was presented as part of the JANM Book Club series that highlight new publications by Japanese Americans or related to Japanese American history and culture.
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Programs like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM’s members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more programs and exhibitions like these: janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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On April 21, 2024, George Takei, and illustrator, Michelle Lee, held a reading, conversation, and signing of their new children’s book, “My Lost Freedom,” a moving and true story about growing up in Japanese American concentration camps during World War II.
About the Book:
In “My Lost Freedom,” George Takei looks back at his own memories of the Santa Anita racetrack, Rohwer concentration camp, and Tule Lake Segregation Center to help children today understand what it feels like to be treated as an enemy in your own country. Featuring powerful watercolor paintings, this book tells the story of a family’s courage, a young boy’s resilience, and the importance of staying true to yourself in the face of injustice.
“My Lost Freedom” is available for purchase at the JANM Store:
janmstore.com/products/my-lost-freedom
This program was presented as part of the JANM Book Club series that highlight new publications by Japanese Americans or related to Japanese American history and culture.
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Programs like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM’s members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more programs and exhibitions like these: janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
Stay connected with us!
Follow JANM on Instagram: instagram.com/jamuseum
Follow JANM on Twitter: twitter.com/jamuseum
Follow JANM on Facebook: facebook.com/jamuseum
Follow JANM on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jamuseum
