"No-No Boy" is a novel written by John Okada, published in 1957. It tells the story of Ichiro Yamada, a Japanese American who struggles with his identity after World War II. Ichiro is a "no-no boy," a term for those who refused to answer loyalty questions posed by the U.S. government during the internment of Japanese Americans. The novel explores themes of loyalty, cultural conflict, and the impact of war on personal identity. Through Ichiro's experiences, it highlights the challenges faced by Japanese Americans in reconciling their heritage with their American identity in a post-war society.