They Called Us Enemy
by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Graphic Novel
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2019
Word Count 13,653
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 680L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 504407, 2.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
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About the Authors 5
Author Interviews 13
Interview with George Takei
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Interview with George Takei
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September 25, 2019 interview with George Takei
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Interview with George Takei
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Interview with George Takei
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Interview with Harmony Becker
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Interview with George Takei
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Interview with George Takei
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Toolkit from State Library of Ohio
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Discussion Guide from Los Angeles Times
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Eisner Awards, 2011-2021
Winner, 2020
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2020
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2021
Commended, 2020
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2021
Selection, 2019
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2021
Selection, 2019
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