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Virtual Book Club with George Takei

A One Book, One Coast Event

Be part of the largest book club on the West Coast and join a powerful conversation with George Takei, author of 'They Called Us Enemy'.

Through One Book, One Coast, libraries across California, Washington, and Oregon are coming together to read George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy. Borrow a physical copy, get the book club bag with 10 copies to share, or access the eBook with no waitlists on Comics Plus.

In this special event, Takei will reflect on the experiences that shaped his memoir, the meaning of being a good neighbor and engaged citizen, and how shared stories can bring communities together, especially in challenging times.

From his groundbreaking role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek to his decades of civil rights advocacy, Takei has used his voice to champion justice, equity, and belonging. Takei’s advocacy is deeply personal. As a child during World War II, he and his family were among the 125,000 Japanese Americans unjustly imprisoned in U.S. incarceration camps—a formative experience that shaped his lifelong commitment to civil rights and public service.

Currently, Takei serves as chair emeritus and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Japanese American National Museum. He was appointed to the Japan-United States Friendship Commission by President Bill Clinton and, in 2004, was honored by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, for his significant contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.

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