“Poignant and powerful.a work of art that is both timely and timeless. Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco when suddenly she finds herself displaced to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to. "A timely and well-paced story of personal discovery."- Kirkus A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmothers experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps in Displacement, a historical graphic novel from Kiku Hughes. "Spare, fine-lined artwork in muted earth tones emphasizes the flat desert landscape and echoes the staid, somber tone of the narrative overall, which is dense with voice-overs reflecting on the reverberating impact of the camps on her family and the Japanese diaspora in general."- Booklist Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting, bittersweet tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory. aggression against its own citizens."- Publisher's Weekly
"Art features straightforward linework with full-color, often spare backgrounds that focus on characters.Hughes centers powerlessness to create a compelling story about an oft-overlooked period of U.S. "This graphic novel blends historical fact and science fiction into an enthralling time-travel tale."- Horn Book "A potent look at history and the lasting intergenerational impact of community trauma."- School Library Journal, starred review No one wanted to talk about it or the consequences/mark it has left on the country. The story of Japanese Americans who were put into camps during WWII is one that until recent history is one that was meant to be forgotten.
Listed as one of YALSA's 2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Displacement tells the story of Kiku Hughess family while also adding in some fiction due to missing pieces. A 2020 ALA Asian/Pacific American Award Young Adult Honor Title
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