š Kira-Kira Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Short Summary
A
Katie recalls her childhood growing up Japanese-American in the rural South, especially her close bond with her sister Lynn.
2
Q
Time Period
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1950sā60s
3
Q
Main Characters
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Katie Takeshima, Lynn, Sammy, their parents
4
Q
Themes
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Family, cultural identity, racism, loss, hope
5
Q
What It Means to Be an American
A
Balancing cultural heritage with the American dream, and enduring hardship with love and optimism.
