We Are Not Strangers* xmasjuly26 as he reads a story

as he reads a story in a Los Angeles Japanese newspaper about a friend of Mas’s pal

Stanley Hayami began keeping a diary that captures the harsh reality of living in a concentration camp at Heart Mountain Wyoming

Sadako is diagnosed with leukemia

and the Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California

We Are Not Strangers* xmasjuly26 as he reads a storyBy Josh Tuininga. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows a Jewish immigrants efforts to help his Japanese neighbors while they are incarcerated during World War II. Marco Calvo always knew his grandfather, affectionately called Papoo, was a good man. After all, he was named for him. A first generation Jewish immigrant, Papoo was hardworking, smart, and caring. When Papoo peacefully passes away, Marco expected the funeral to be simple.