They Called Us Enemy : A One Book One Coast Discussion

Join us at the Dublin Library for a discussion of George Takei's graphic novel They Called Us Enemy This accessible and moving graphic memoir explores childhood, family, and the consequences of incarceration during World War II. Blending history with lived experience, the book invites readers to reflect on citizenship, democracy, and the importance of remembering past injustices. A compelling and thought-provoking read for readers of all ages. How to Participate While supplies last, pick up a free copy of They Called Us Enemy from any Alameda County Library location. If you are unable to get a free copy of the book to keep: checkout a copy from any Alameda County Library location, orcheckout and download a digital copy from either Libby or Hoopla Join us at the Dublin Library for a lively discussion. Drop in program, No registration. One Book, One Coast One Book, One Coast, the largest book club on the West Coast, unites more than 130 library systems across California, Washington, and Oregon for one shared community read. In 2026, we’ll be reading They Called Us Enemy by George Takei — a powerful graphic memoir that explores patriotism, family, identity, and what it truly means to be American. For more events related to One Book, One Coast, please check our event calendar. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org