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In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complexities of Japanese American identity and loyalty during World War II, drawing from a controversial archive of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, while weaving in historical narratives and fictional elements to highlight internal conflicts within the community. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US

In her new novel "Questions 27 & 28," Karen Tei Yamashita explores the complex narratives of Japanese Americans during World War II, inspired by a controversial research project conducted in incarceration camps, and examines themes of loyalty and internal conflict within the community while blending history with imaginative storytelling. #AsianAmericanLiterature #HistoricalFiction #CivilRights #JP #US