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Ink and Ashes
by Valynne E. Maetani
Ages: 14+
Published: 2015
Publisher: Tu/Lee & Low
ISBN: 978-1-62014-211-0
Keywords: Gender roles, Diversity, Family life, Hawaii
Claire's father had been a gang member in Japan although he later turned his life around. A decade after his death his criminal history affects his family. Includes a glossary of terms.