Chibi Nisei solders; interesting to see some of the iconic photos of the 442nd and 100th rendered in this style.

You can learn a bit more about the book here...and about Hayashi's film, "Go for Broke," here.

Here's another copy on my BookCrossing shelf.

The chibi nisei are headed out in GoryDetails's graphic novel shrinking bookbox.

Released for Secretariat's 2013 Never Judge a Book By Its Cover Challenge (week 39) and emmejo's Children's Lit Diversity Project.

OK, this one looks fascinating - with the juxtaposition of the adorable chibi figures and the more serious subject matter...

Later: I knew some things about the nisei troops, but mostly from the perspective of those in the mainland US - the ones whose families wound up in internment camps. The contrast between the Hawaiian and mainland groups here was new to me, and added a poignant note to an already emotional situation.

The artwork was delightful, managing to be charming at some points and heartbreaking at others. And the "Big Damn Heroes" rescue of the "lost battalion" got me more than a little teary...

Marvelous little book, telling a story that's well worth remembering!

[There's a web site for the book, 442comicbook.com, with more information.]

I left this book on a bench at Constitution Plaza, at the corner of Main and Kinsley streets, at around noon, just after the Veteran's Day parade. Hope the finder enjoys it!

*** Released as part of the Children's Lit Diversity release challenge. ***