One Bellevue, One Book: Ross Ishikawa, Illustrator of Graphic History, We Hereby Refuse

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Thursday, Jul 31, 2025  2pm - 4pm

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Ross Ishikawa will share his historical research into Japanese American incarceration, and the process for turning a script into a graphic novel.

Join a discussion about the characters’ stories and the role of art during turbulent times.

Questions welcome!

A book signing will follow. Books will be available for purchase.

Sponsored by the Newport Way Library Association and Bellevue College Alumni.

Limited seating. Registration suggested, but not required.

A One Bellevue, One Book program.

Bringing Bellevue together to read, discuss and engage with one book, We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration by Frank Abe, Tamiko F. Nimura, Ross Ishikawa and Matt Sasaki.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org
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