One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue

The symbolism is so powerful and timeless, but I wonder what motivated the choice to tell her story in this way. Did the author have a personal connection to the message of peace?

The depiction of the survivors' resilience really struck me, but also made me wonder about the balance between hope and grief in storytelling. How did others experience this part?

The story feels both respectful and engaging, but I’m curious about the process behind making such a delicate topic suitable for middle-grade audiences.