Beneath the Wide Silk Sky

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant debut explores the challenges faced by America's Japanese community after the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighting themes of racism, identity, and resilience. Follow Sam Sakamoto as she navigates personal dreams and the growing threats of discrimination and forced relocation, forging unlikely friendships and capturing the reality of her world through photography. Inspired by the author's family history, the story offers a moving look at patriotism and protest on the American homefront.