This should be required reading. I read it for myself but I think I'm going to have my sons read it next. It's a perfect introduction for middle grades readers to the concept that the US is very, very fallible. My middle schooler and I talk about this a lot, particular now that his social studies class has some nuance. But I bring up America's mistakes every chance I get. He probably thinks I hate our country, lol.

Takei handles his story with such grace. He acknowledges that what happened was horrible, that our country is still doing terrible things, but there is still a lot to be hopeful for.