Here is a list of resources that I found helpful in writing my book and exploring the history of Mendez vs Westminster and the internment of Japanese Americans. I hope it will be inspire you in telling your family story!

FROM THE BOOK!
Download this free PDF with a comprehensive list of resources to learn more about the Japanese American incarceration.

Download this free PDF with curriculum suggestions for incorporating this story in classwork, FAQs for teachers, and field trip ideas.

Download this free PDF of discussion questions for the classroom, a family conversation, or a book club. We hope this will foster important conversations about this story and its relevance to the present.

Download this free PDF outlining great places that you can visit to enhance your reading experience. Great for school field trips or your own education on this important subject.

I often get asked “Is the farm still there?” Which leads to where exactly was the Seventeenth Street School and Hoover School? To add to our geographical history, the Landmark case finally has a Landmark in the City of Westminster: Mendez Tribute Monument Park! Here’s a map and addresses for you to tour the locations in Westminster, CA, all within a 2 mile area.

Marika Manos, Ed.D. and Lisa Grisotti of the Orange County Department of Education have created this curriculum Text Set that complement “The Kindness of Color” story for teachers preparing lessons for their classrooms.

Marika Manos, Ed.D. and Lisa Grisotti of the Orange County Department of Education have created this curriculum Text Set from the October 3, 2023 OC Teachers Law School "Untold Stories of Japanese Internment: Navigating Legal and Community Challenges.” These resources complement “The Kindness of Color” story for teachers preparing lessons for their classrooms.
Untold Stories of Japanese Internment: Navigating Legal and Community Challenges from the 10/3/23 Teachers Law School.

This pdf document was created by Karalee Wong Nakatsuka, teacher and author of “Bring History and Civics to Life, Lessons & Strategies to Cultivate Informed, Empathetic Citizens.” Karalee is a 8th grade History/Civics teacher at Arcadia First Avenue Middle School, Arcadia, CA. This worksheet was created to align with the Mendez/Munemitsu story in “The Kindness of Color.” Kara was named the 2023 California Council for the Social Studies Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year. In 2019 she was recognized as the Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for California and was a top 10 finalist for the national award. She has a lot of resources on her website https://www.BringHistoryToLife.com or bit.ly/HistoryFROGEDU. Thank you, Karalee, for sharing your resources and creativity! “Ribbet” Clap for you!

When I was writing my book, I had an idea to add “Kindness is…” quotes to highlight the kindness of many in the midst of adversity.  I get asked alot about my strategy for writing these.  There was no strategy, I just thought it was a good way to show what we can do to help our neighbors, friends, and even strangers.  As requested, I’ve added a listing of these with the page numbers.