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Mystery author Naomi Hirahara to talk at Japanese American National Museum, Sept. 19 at 2:00PM
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Mystery Author Naomi Hirahara, Poet Amy Uyematsu to Discuss 'Writing Little Tokyo in Crime and Rhyme' at JANM on September 19
Two award-winning Japanese American authors, mystery writer Naomi Hirahara (A Grave on Grand Avenue) and poet Amy Uyematsu (The Yellow Door), will discuss how their ethnicity and Southern California have informed their respective writings in "Writing Little Tokyo in Crime and Rhyme," at Japanese American National Museum, 100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles,on Saturday, September 19, at 2 PM.
Once members of the same writing group, Pacific Asian American Women Writers-West (PAAWW-W), these two women will discuss the various cultural and literary influences that have shaped their writing and their Japanese American identity.
Excerpts from their most recent works will be read while images of people and places that have inspired their creative growth are shown. A signing will follow, with books available for purchase.
The event is free with museum admission.
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