Meet the Authors (Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson and Dr. Kelli Y. Nakamura)

Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson's work is rooted in her Japanese-American heritage but more broadly seeks to normalize all types of stories of underrepresented characters who don't fit mainstream boxes. Her books "Shell Song" and "The Mochi Makers" are children's books that intersect the messages of the past with the hopes for future generations. Come visit the store for a chance to speak with her about her experiences and written works.

Meet author Dr. Kelli Nakamura as she discusses her book "Legacies of Incarceration: The World War II Experience of Hawaii's Japanese". Legacies of Incarceration provides a holistic view of the incarceration experience of Hawaii's Japanese by exploring the factors that shaped the circumstances of confinement on each island before, during ,and after WWII. This book examines residents' experiences on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu, expanding beyond an Oʻahu-centric urban focus to highlight the community impact of incarceration.

You may also like the following events from Honouliuli National Historic Site:

• This month, 16th August, 10:00 am, Konko Mission Tour in Wahiawa
• Next month, 21st September, 02:00 pm, Meet the Author (Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson) in Waikiki

Also check out other Arts events in Waikiki, Literary Art events in Waikiki.