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Displacement by Kiku Hughes
When Kiku is pulled back in time to the WWII incarceration camp where her grandmother was imprisoned, family history becomes a lived experience. This graphic novel explores identity, injustice, and the connections between our past and present.
Read on your own schedule and join the conversation throughout the quarter. No scheduled meetings or pressure to answer every question.
Our Padlet is the shared space for discussion, reflection, and creative responses.
You can:
Explore the prompts and share your honest take.
Respond to another reader or start a new conversation about the book.
Express an idea through writing, art, or an optional video.
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You don’t have to agree to connect. Stay respectful, label spoilers, and keep personal information out of public posts.
Come back when you have something to share—or when you’re curious about what others are saying.
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Tell us which book and discussion question you’re responding to. Posting is optional—written responses on Padlet are always welcome.
For readers under 13: A parent or caregiver should post from their own Instagram account. You can show a drawing, the book, or another creative response without showing your face.
Borrow this quarter’s selection from your local library, or use your library card to check for an ebook or audiobook on Libby or hoopla, if your library participates. Need a card? Check your library’s website or visit a branch to learn about free membership eligibility and any caregiver requirements.
Digital collections, borrowing limits, and wait times vary by library. If a copy isn’t available, place a hold or ask a librarian about other borrowing options.
Libby and hoopla offer free borrowing through participating libraries with a valid library card.
