Receiving hostile looks while traveling by bus, Berkeley, California, 1941-42
Miné Okubo’s *Citizen 13660* chronicles her family’s experiences at Tanforan and Topaz relocation centers during World War II, portraying discrimination, isolation, and everyday life with remarkable detail. Her artistic journey reflects courage and observation amidst adversity.
Miné Okubo
Miné Okubo was an American artist renowned for her poignant drawings documenting life within Japanese American internment camps during WWII. Her powerful graphic novel, *Citizen 13660*, offers a vital witness account of resilience and injustice.
Japanese American National Museum
Explore the poignant history of Japanese Americans through captivating stories, artifacts & moving images at the JANM. Discover resilience, injustice & community during WWII and beyond.