This Light Between Us' tells the story of an unexpected friendship that spans continents and endures the brutality of World War II. Ten-year-old Alex Maki, a Japanese American from Washington, and Charlie Lévy, a Jewish girl from Paris, form a bond through letters exchanged across the Atlantic. Initially reluctant due to a mistaken gender assumption, Alex's friendship with Charlie deepens as their shared hopes unite them. As the war escalates with Pearl Harbor's attack and the persecution of Jews, they grapple with the harrowing realities of their worlds -- Alex in a Manzanar internment camp and Charlie facing the terrors of Auschwitz. Amidst strife and loss, the enduring glow of their connection provides a beacon of hope against the backdrop of conflict. Andrew Fukuda crafts a poignant narrative, honoring voices from history's shadows, ensuring they resonate through the power of friendship and the will to survive.