Join Okaeri on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm at J-Sei for the NorCal launch of Okaeri's book Letters to Home:Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei and Allies. We will feature a discussion with some of the contributors, and will have opportunities for photos and a book signing. Light refreshments will also be provided. Speaker details coming soon!

*If you wish to have your book signed, please make sure to bring your copy.

About Letters to Home:

Letters to Home is among the first anthologies to spotlight LGBTQ+ Nikkei experiences and allyship through an intergenerational lens. Bringing together art, poetry, and story-telling from nearly 50 contributors across the US and Japan, it offers a nuanced exploration of the trials and triumphs of finding community, and the process of co-constructing a sense of belonging for queer and trans Nikkei.

Praise for Letters to Home:
“Okaeri has been an important resource and support for many LGBTQ+ Japanese Americans, including me. This book is a great reflection of this community and its ever growing pride. Letters to Home will provide a unique sense of belonging wherever you are. Please read it and feel the warmth and welcome of coming home.”

-George Takei

Books are available to buy in advance on Amazon, or the Japanese American National Museum Shop.