Comments on: Interview with Ken Mochizuki, Children’s Picture Book and Young Adult Author

By: alexissreyes

alexissreyes — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:30:08 +0000

your a loser who cares about you

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:02:09 +0000

Fascinating interview! I really must check out his books. I posted about this at War Through the Generations.

By: Natasha Maw

Natasha Maw — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:42:28 +0000

Gloria – How wonderful! I’m sure that was a great experience for the kids to meet an author especially one with such an important story.

amy BTW M – Thank you so much. I do try to make my interviews informative and enjoyable. Ken was a pleasure to interview.

Deborah – I’m sure a lot of people could relate. Like I mentioned in my interview, my husband and his family are Chinese. His sister always complains because people love to “practice” their Chinese language skills on her. Yeah. It irks her every time. She doesn’t speak a word.

Heather J. – I look forward to hearing what you and your son both think of them.

Jenn M. – I’m sure he gets annoyed. But man, I do love that accent. I don’t think I’d get tired of hearing it!

Ladytink_534 – I’m glad you enjoy them. I’m sure I’ll be looking out for his novel as well.

By: Ladytink_534

Ladytink_534 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:51:44 +0000

Worthwhile interview indeed! I know I must say that after every interview but I truly enjoy them, His books sound very interesting and I’ll look for his YA novel when it is published.

By: Jenn M.

Jenn M. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:16:04 +0000

I cannot believe some people actually have the audacity to ask where you are “really from.”

My husband is British, and he gets asked all the time, “Are you from New Zealand or Australia.” Less offensive than your situation, but I can relate. He always answers, “Rocklin” which is where we live and then inevitably the follow-up question is, “No, where are you REALLY from.”

Now he does have an accent and is obviously not originally from America, but he gets annoyed hearing the same thing over and over again.

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:09:13 +0000

Excellent interview. I’m fascinated with family history so these kinds of books that pull from an authors background (be it personal or cultural background) are fascinating to me. I’m looking forward to reading BASEBALL SAVED US and PASSAGE TO FREEDOM with my 7 yr old son very soon.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:43:35 +0000

“I have been complimented on my ability to speak English, even though it is the only language I know. I have been asked, “Where are you from?” When I answer “Seattle,” I am then asked, “But where are you really from?””

OMG that is the story of my life. I am so tired of getting asked that all the time. I’m proud of being Asian yes, but I am an American. I was born in America. Yes I have Asian roots but apart from my looks, I am more American than I am Chinese/Burmese. It can be a blessing and curse to look different lol. Great interview too! I’ve read several of Ken’s books while I worked in a library. I was shelving the children’s books and I came across them and sat down and read them real quick. They caught my eye because seeing books about Asian subjects is rare in the children’s section. Enjoyed them very much.

By: amy BTW M

amy BTW M — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:29:46 +0000

This was a really good interview, Natasha. I know I must say that every time, but its still true. I think I like getting a look at the authors, because it draws me more towards their books than just a book review. Go figure.

By: Gloria Oren

Gloria Oren — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:29:38 +0000

I just wanted to ay that several years ago I had the opportunity of meeting Ken in person when as a librarian of our congregation I hosted him for an event. The children in grade 4 of the Sunday school had learned about the Holocaust and I came across his book on the Sugihara story. I thought it would be a great match. It was a wonderful event and I enjoyed meeting Ken that day. Thanks for interviewing him, he’s a great guy.