Reflection Two for Hiromi’s Hands

Analysis Summary

This book is written from the first point of view and connects to the theme of the book because it is a true story. Within the book Japanese writing is gibberish. This is the problematic theme in the story. The cover depicts a Japanese chef with Japanese food and we see a bonsai tree and it shows how the author has a limited idea of what Japanese culture looks like.

Impact Assessment

This would impact my students because it gives them a false image of what Japanese culture looks like. These would be racial stereotypes. This would be harmful because my student could be talking about this book and ignorantly spread the wrong information.

Alternative Texts

• The Japanese Samurai
• Japanese Traditions: A year of seasonal Japanese
• All the Places You'll Go

Guiding Questions

1. How is Japanese tradition communicated differently in the book Japanese Traditions compared to it in Hiromi’s Hands?
2. How do you see the author Sestu Brodrick representing the Japanese language in her book? What did you learn about Samurais in the book by Louise Park?
3. How do the authors portray the message “follow your dream” in the books All the Places You'll Go and Hiromi’s Hands?