Marsha Hayles and Vivian VandeVelde read early versions of this story and offered much in the way of suggestion and encouragement. My writing communities, both online and in person, are a constant source of support. Of great inspiration to me were many discussions about form and structure with other writers and illustrators; special thanks to David Wiesner for design advice and overall genius.
I was fortunate to grow up in a family that believed fiercely in racial equality. However, as both a child and an adult, I witnessed many episodes of racism between Asians and blacks, going both ways. Most disturbing of all to me were the news reports of the violence between the two groups in New York City and Los Angeles in the 1990s. As with any problem, awareness and discussion are the first steps toward healing, and my hope is that this book might be one of those small steps.
LINDA SUE PARK is the author of the novels A Single Shard, which received the Newbery Medal, Seesaw Girl, The Kite Fighters, and When My Name Was Keoko, as well as two picture books for Clarion, The Firekeeper's Son and What Does Bunny See? Ms. Park lives with her family in Rochester, New York. A hank of raw silk hangs from a shelf in her home office; it was spun by silkworms that were raised as research for this book.
Linda Sue Park, Project Mulberry
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