When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

When Ivy's beloved grandmother dies unexpectedly, Ivy works through her grief by sharing her memories of the time they spent together at the beach collecting sea glass.

When Ivy's beloved grandmother dies unexpectedly, Ivy works through her grief by sharing her memories of the time they spent together at the beach collecting sea glass.

Masayo wants to make sushi for her napping parents, and her younger siblings want to help, but when each child does the job in their own way the kitchen gets very messy.

Masayo wants to make sushi for her napping parents, and her younger siblings want to help, but when each child does the job in their own way the kitchen gets very messy.