Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say

Grandfather’s Journey by Allan Say is a poignant picture book that highlights immigration, belonging, family and perspectives.

 

As the grandfather grows older, he reminisces about his old life in California. He decides to return, but the war puts a stop to his plans. He never returns to California, but when Say grows up he travels there himself, marrying and having a family. Like his grandfather, he misses Japan and often returns. “The funny thing is, the moment I am in one country, I am homesick for the other.”