Stories That Stay With Us: A Community Discussion

Thur, Oct 22nd, 6-8pm Location: coming soon

Stoneham Reads 2026 Book Selection: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, is a compelling graphic memoir about his childhood incarceration in Japanese American internment camps during World War II. Forced from their home, Takei’s family endured harsh conditions, including confinement in a converted horse stall and later a guarded prison camp.

Selected to highlight an often-overlooked chapter of American history, this book explores the systemic racism behind the camps, the resilience of families, and the lasting consequences of “othering.”

As we read together, we invite the community to reflect on how experiences of displacement, uncertainty, and resilience - central to many immigrant stories - continue to shape our collective understanding of what it means to belong.

🌟 Join us for a discussion of this year’s Stoneham Reads selection, and our 2026 theme: Stories That Stay With Us, featuring “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei, on Thursday October 22nd, 6-8pm.

Interested in the Companion Books and Resources supporting this year’s Stoneham Reads selection?

The book and resources are set aside at the library for you to browse and check out. View the Reading List here.