The Sea in the Morning

My Japanese grandfather gave me his war memoir when I was a teenager.

Decades later, I translated and rewrote his story so my own children could read it. But as I worked through his words, I became compelled to share his stories with other young readers, so I published it into a book - suited from upper primary school age.

One thing to note is that my children are half American — the country my grandfather once fought against. If the war had continued, my children would never have existed. So, in a way, this book is also a story of hope.

All profits from the book will be donated to a cause to help people currently affected by war.

I hope his story will live on for many generations to come.