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Tomo: Friendship through Fiction: An Anthology of Japan Teen Stories
by
Holly Thompson (Goodreads Author) ,
Andrew Fukuda , Charles De Wolf , Alan Gratz , Sachiko Kashiwaba , John Paul Catton , Debbie Ridpath Ohi (Goodreads Author) , Kelly Luce
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This aptly named fiction anthology—tomo means “friend” in Japanese—is a true labor of friendship to benefit teens in Japan whose lives were upended by the violent earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Authors from Japan and around the world have contributed works of fiction set in or related to Japan. Young adult English-language readers will be able to connect with th...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
March 6th 2012
by Stone Bridge Press
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Tomo is a charity anthology (in the wake of the recent tsunami) that brings together a wide range of voices writing about young people related to Japan in some way. Japanese, ex-pat, male, female, young, old, professional and amateur; the authors of this anthology represent a varied array of experiences with disasters, youth, and Japan.
Holly Thompson, whom I know from the fabulous children's book, "Wakame Gatherers" (which never fails to make me cry when I read it) edited the anthology.
It's well...more
Holly Thompson, whom I know from the fabulous children's book, "Wakame Gatherers" (which never fails to make me cry when I read it) edited the anthology.
It's well...more
Editor Holly Thompson and Stone Bridge Press pulled this collection of mostly original stories and translations together in less than a year, in time for the anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but there is nothing slapdash about it. This is a book that will endure.
Thirty-six writers (plus 10 translators) contributed a dazzling variety of stories featuring ninja, scientists, baseball players, yokai (spirits), pop stars, Little-Bo-Beep-look-alike Harajuku girls, and ordinary kids...more
Thirty-six writers (plus 10 translators) contributed a dazzling variety of stories featuring ninja, scientists, baseball players, yokai (spirits), pop stars, Little-Bo-Beep-look-alike Harajuku girls, and ordinary kids...more
Meant for teens and about teens, but I liked these stories, too. There is something for everyone: a Tohoku earthquake survival story, a WWII internment camp baseball lesson, the toaster of death, a dream come true, bullies, a new love, an annoying "chanto shita" girl. Almost all stories are set in Japan and flavored with Japanese words and phrases. There are a few translated legends that Western ears may find awkward, but the stories of Japanese "yokai" spirits are fun.
Though this anthology is marketed for teens, I enjoyed it as well, from the stories that reminded me of my recent trip to Japan to the ones that showed me something new. The stories are varied and well-written. There are even some translations to stories originally written in Japanese.
I recognized the names of a few authors (Katrina Toshiko Grigg-Saito, for one, who also has a piece in The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays) or at least the names of their more famous works (in the...more
I recognized the names of a few authors (Katrina Toshiko Grigg-Saito, for one, who also has a piece in The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays) or at least the names of their more famous works (in the...more
I won this book through Goodreads and was not disappointed. What a wonderful book which supports such an excellent cause. A great mix of stories from all walks of life without being too heavy. A book you can put down and come back to at a later time without any difficulty. Fab!
One of the best anthologies I've read in years. This is a fascinating mix of authors -- emerging and established, Japanese and American, novelists and graphic novelists/artists. It offers many perspectives on Japan, from the realistic to the magical, that teens and adults will enjoy. A percentage of proceeds from the book benefit teens affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Wonderful introduction by editor (and novelist) Holly Thompson is an added bonus. This collection is one to keep on a...more
can't wait to read it!!!!
I've read a few stories, and so far I love it. I gave a copy to
a teacher to give to his family. His wife's sister lives in and was affected by the earthquake in Japan. Their daughter has read several stories, and her teacher has asked her to pick a couple of her favorites and class will read them. It is gread for middle school through adults. Check out the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyDrA...
a teacher to give to his family. His wife's sister lives in and was affected by the earthquake in Japan. Their daughter has read several stories, and her teacher has asked her to pick a couple of her favorites and class will read them. It is gread for middle school through adults. Check out the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyDrA...
I enjoyed this anthology very much. Written after the March 11, 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami it combines stories all tied in some way to Japan. Some dealt with the tragedy, others with WWII. The struggles of Japanese-Americans both in Japan and in the U.S. were explored in several stories. Ghosts, graphic stories, poetry--it's all here. A taste of Japanese flavor. I really want to visit Harajuku Station!
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a AWESOME Book about Friendship!
reserved! I can't wait to read it.
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Holly Thompson was raised in New England, earned her B.A. in biology from Mount Holyoke College and her M.A. in English with a concentration in creative writing/fiction from New York University. Long-time resident of Japan, she is a lecturer at Yokohama City University, where she teaches creative writing, academic writing, short stories and American culture.
Holly's fiction is often set in Japan.
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Holly's fiction is often set in Japan.
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