Ichiro

About This Book

Ichiro is a graphic novel about a half-Japanese, half-American boy who travels to Japan after his father, an American soldier, dies in Iraq. There, his grandfather teaches him about Japanese culture and history through visits to temples and meaningful places. When Ichiro encounters the gods and spirits of Japanese mythology, he’s pulled into a supernatural quest that forces him to confront his questions about war, identity, and where he belongs. The illustrations beautifully blend realistic scenes with the magical mythology.