A young Japanese American, Katherine Tasaki, turns in her library card and books to the librarian. She tells the librarian, Clara Breed, that she will be moving soon like all of the Japanese. Clara gave Katherine a stamped postcard and asks her to write so that she knows where they are. Clara went to the train station as the families are leaving and handed out books and more postcards.

The story is told partly through the postcards the children write to Miss Breed. They discuss where they are, things that happen and the living conditions. They also thank her for the books that she sends to them.

An author’s note at the end includes more information about Clara Breed, notable dates in her life, selected history of Japanese People in the United States as well as a bibliography and resources for further reading. The end papers include photos of Japanese Americans on their way to or at internment camps.