Events › They Called Us Enemy : A One Book One Coast Discussion

Let's meet and discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy. 

Sign up for this book group or one of the others listed below and get a free copy of the book (while supplies last). We will meet and talk about the themes in the book, the artwork, our impressions, the history of the incarceration camps, our own experiences with the topic, whatever comes to mind.

Everyone is welcome!

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger, illustrated by Harmony Becker, is a graphic memoir recounting George Takei’s childhood experience in American incarceration camps during World War II. The book explores themes of patriotism, family, loyalty, identity, and what it means to be American.

If you are unable to get a free copy of the book to keep:

Books and Ebooks are available for check out from Fremont Main Library and other Alameda County Libraries:

Here: They Called Us Enemy

Other One Book, One Coast book group dates and times:

Monday May 18, 6:30-7:45 Fukaya A

Friday May 22, 11:00-12:30 Van Doorn Room

Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests.

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) business days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org