About this Event
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.
About Okaeri Community:
Okaeri's mission is to create visibility, compassionate spaces, and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families by sharing our stories and providing culturally-rooted support, education, community-building, and advocacy. Learn more at okaeri.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, United States
USD 0.00
