A Place to Belong

In this poignant story by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata, twelve-year-old Hanako grapples with the turmoil of her Japanese American family as they return to Hiroshima after the devastation of World War II. Facing the harsh realities of a war-torn country and the scars of their past, Hanako searches for hope and belonging amidst the ruins. Inspired by her grandfather’s philosophy of kintsukuroi, she learns that even things broken can be mended and made beautiful again. As she navigates her new life, Hanako discovers the strength of family and the resilience of the human spirit.