Teaching for the Times: Hisaye Yamamoto's "Wilshire Bus"

This article examines Hisaye Yamamoto's short story "Wilshire Bus" in light of its pedagogical effectiveness in the contemporary cultural moment. The author argues that "Wilshire Bus," published in 1950, resonates with many students today by evoking issues such as bullying, racist stereotyping, bystander responsibility, and post-traumatic stress disorder.