# Event Details - **Event Name**: Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Transnational Series hosts Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell to discuss and honor the release of Sakura.About this EventJoin the for an in-store event with author Kanako Nishi and translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss and honor the release of .Available in English at last, the international bestseller from one of Japan's most acclaimed authors, a touching tale of a broken family contending with the pain of the past to live in the present, helped by the unforgettable dog who becomes their lifeline.Sakura is the story of a family who is happy, until it isn’t. Skipping back and forth in time, it begins when the narrator, Kaoru, receives a letter from his estranged father announcing he will be home in Osaka for New Year’s. The letter spurs Kaoru to go back to his childhood home, and though he is apprehensive at returning, his spirits are unexpectedly lifted when he is greeted by Sakura, the family dog.Growing up, the Hasegawas were the perfect family. Kaoru’s loving parents doted on their children. Kaoru’s baby sister, Miki, was cute and charismatic, and his older brother, Hajime—a natural leader, athlete, and charmer—was the superstar. The middle child, Kaoru was good at school, but not a star student, friendly with girls but never popular. He was content to exist in Hajime’s shadow, and occasionally bask in his light. Then Hajime was involved in a tragic accident that fractured the Hasegawas, with nothing to keep them together but memories and melancholy.Returning home, Kaoru and his family must find the strength to reckon with the past and pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Luckily, there is Sakura, who somehow has managed to stay happy. What’s her secret? As the Hasegawas learn to let go, it is Sakura who holds the key to help them move forward.A tender, bittersweet, funny, and beautifully told tale about the magic and mysteries of familial love, from one of Japan's most acclaimed writers.Kanako Nishi was born in Tehran and grew up in Osaka and Cairo. Sakura, her debut novel, was published in 2005 and remains a beloved and longtime bestseller. She has won numerous literary awards, including the Naoki Prize and Yomiuri Prize for Literature. A versatile writer and artist, her drawings adorn the covers of many of her novels, her memoir, short story and essay collections, and she has written and illustrated several children’s books.Allison Markin Powell is a literary translator, editor, and publishing consultant. She received the 2020 PEN America Translation Prize for The Ten Loves of Nishino by Hiromi Kawakami. Her other translations and co-translations include works by Osamu Dazai, Shiori Ito, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Kaoru Takamura.The Transnational Literature Series at Brookline BooksmithThe Transnational Series focuses on stories of migration, the intersection of politics and literature, and works in translation and is supported by the independent bookstore Brookline Booksmith. Subscribe to the Transnational Series newsletter for information on upcoming events, book recommendations, and more.What You Need to Know to AttendRSVP to let us know you're coming! RSVPs don't guarantee a seat, but you'll be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates.Reserve a BookBooks will be available for purchase at the event, but you can ensure that you get a copy by preordering on this page. You can pick your book up after 6:30PM on the day of the event.Can't make it to the event? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held or shipped from the store! Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Livestream!Barring technical difficulty, this event will be livestreamed to our store YouTube channel.Event AccesibilityThis event will take place at street level. If possible, the event will be livestreamed to YouTube. ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Seats are limited. Please email ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. We will do our best to serve your needs!IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID & IN-PERSON EVENTS:Please note that any Brookline Booksmith in-person event may be canceled by the bookstore, publisher, or author based on concerns about health and safety around the time of the event. Wherever possible, any in-person appearance canceled due to COVID will be moved to the Brookline Booksmith Zoom as a webinar at the same date and time, and all tickets and registrations will be transferred to the online event. Book signing details may change. Refunds may be requested in the case of a virtual pivot or event cancelation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/transnational-series-kanako-nishi-and-allison-markin-powell/100001979419276340 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, virtual, workshops, health-wellness, webinar, dog, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 43.89, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8e0dfe0b64f5c548b07a279d63abeff52b7f46fa693c0eed705362c339276d1d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc201f1d-gmir.jpg?v=1767518696 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell being held? - **A:** Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell takes place on Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:15 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell? - **A:** Tickets for Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell are priced at USD 44 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableReserve SAKURA (pickup)USD 33 + USD 4 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableReserve SAKURA (shipping)USD 44 + USD 4 fee + USD 3 taxAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell? - **A:** Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Transnational Series: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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