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Karen Tei Yamashita's new novel, "Questions 27 & 28," draws on the controversial Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study (JERS) from World War II to explore themes of loyalty and identity through a fictionalized account of historical figures, blending humor with the complexities of the Japanese American experience during internment, while positioning itself as a companion to John Okada's seminal work, "No-No Boy." #JapaneseAmericanHistory #Literature #CivilRights #JP #US

In a recent interview, novelist Karen Tei Yamashita discussed her new book "Questions 27 & 28," which delves into the complex and often painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, inspired by the ethically questionable Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study, prompting reflections on loyalty and identity within the context of her family's own experiences. #JapaneseAmericanHistory #Literature #CivilRights #JP #US