“Poignant and powerful.a work of art that is both timely and timeless. 'A timely and well-paced story of personal discovery.'- Kirkus '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 aggression against its own citizens.'- Publisher's Weekly She creates stories about identity, queer romance and compassionate sci-fi. Her work has been featured in Beyond Anthology volumes 1 and 2, Short Box 6 and the Alloy Anthology. '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. Kiku Hughes is a cartoonist and illustrator based in the Seattle area. Buy Those Who Helped Us: Assisting Japanese Americans During the War by Kiku Hughes (9781634050210) from Boomerang Books, Australias Online Independent. '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

Her work has been featured in Beyond Anthology. Listed as one of YALSA's 2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Contributor Bio(s): Hughes, Kiku: - Kiku Hughes is a cartoonist and illustrator based in the Seattle area. A 2020 ALA Asian/Pacific American Award Young Adult Honor Title

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