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I have been teaching “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” by Eleanor Coerr to students (ranging from grades 2 to 6) for approximately eight years. I first started teaching this book while living in Shanghai, China. I consider this short book of historical fiction, to contain profound literary elements which help students to think about universal themes on the human condition. This book covers themes such as perseverance, pacifism, family, and death.
The website (https://sadakosasaki.com) is dedicated to new book of non-fiction which was co-authored by Sadako Sasaki’s older brother Masahiro and Sue DiCicco. The book is titled “The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes.”
The website is dedicated to giving a more accurate description of the Sadako Sasaki’s life, which the author states, has not been told actually in the past. The students can read information about the authors. Furthermore, students can take part in a crane project and also exchange letters with pen pals. Finally, the website includes discussion questions that teachers can use along with the book in their classrooms.
I believe that this website is an excellent resource, and the book “The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes” it’s a valuable introduction to World War II.
I will begin to use this new nonfiction book with my students. And I will focus more on teaching the history surrounding the bombing of Hiroshima and the impact it had on people's lives.
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