Reviews

“Gripping and immersive.” Publishers Weekly

“A testament to what is possible, even in direst times.” Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

“A timely reminder of how history repeats itself”  Library Journal

Articles

‘“Safe Passage’ details maritime tale of civilian exchanges during WWII” The Seattle TImes

“Telling an untold story: Evelyn Iritani tells of diplomatic trade efforts in WWII” UW Magazine

“After Pearl Harbor, Americans Living in Japan Endured Imprisonment, Torture and a Lengthy Battle to Return Home” Excerpt from Safe Passage in Smithsonian Magazine

Essays and Other Works

“‘Voluntary’ Repatriation Has Never Been Voluntary” Zocalo Public Square

“Trumps War On Immigrants Repeats U.S. Past Shame,” Calmatters