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Nikkei Writers Guild The Japanese American Living Legacy organization created a new working committee, the Nikkei Writers Guild, poised to focus on publishing literary works regarding the Japanese American community. This new working group addresses the need to encourage Japanese American authors to publish literary works that portray the many facets of our community.
The Nikkei Writers Guild plans to supplement publishing expenses for first-time
authors. The degree of financial support will be determined on a case-by-case
basis. JA Living Legacy will introduce its authors to the diverse community
network as part of a marketing base; connecting our community through literature
is a natural extension of our organization's mission.
Our publications are made possible by donations and sales revenue from our publications. Please contribute to future publications by clicking the "Donate" button below.
An Astronaut's Legacy: The Story of Ellison S. Onizuka - Written by Lisa Nikaido Arakaki
It's been 26 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. For many of us who witnessed the horror of that flight, the reality of spaceflight's risks curtailed whimsical fantasies of traveling to the moon in the near future. For the Nikkei community, it was especially heartbreaking - we lost our hometown hero, Ellison S. Onizuka. Since then, books, stories and articles have been written about the disaster but not too much is known about the quiet sansei astronaut. Arakaki introduces Onizuka's life in illustrations so that his life story can be experienced by younger generations. Illustrator Mitchell Fong, a native from Hawaii, worked to bring Arakaki's words to life. Together with Sonny Abalos from Phase Two Graphics, the final piece has come alive! Order An Astronaut's Legacy: The Story of Ellison S. Onizuka online by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below. Forged in Fire - The Saga of Hershey & Joe - Written by Vincent H. Okamoto
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Proud To Serve - Published in partnership with the Rafu Shimpo Newspaper
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GO FOR BROKE! ME AND THE WAR - Written By Isami (Mike) Tsuji; edited by Ray Uyemura
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NIKKEI ADMIRALS AND GENERALS - Written By Mas Uchima and Min Shinmoto; Edited by Jordan Ikeda
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SEINAN - SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES, Stories and Experiences from Residents of Japanese Ancestry - Written By Mas Uchima and Min Shinmoto; Edited by Ray Uyemura
The authors were mindful to put this community snapshot in a historical context so that readers would understand the significance of the early immigrant Issei pioneers, the effects of rampant racism, the need to coexist with the surrounding Black community, the disruptive force of Executive Order 9066 and a community that tried to hold itself together through an ugly war to provide a firm stepping stone toward today's Japanese American community in Southern California. Order SEINAN - SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES, Stories and Experiences from Residents of Japanese Ancestry online by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below. FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS TO THE HOMEFRONT, THE KAZUO MASUDA LEGACY - Narrated By Masao Masuda (Kazuo's Older Brother) and written by Russell K. Shoho
Order FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS TO THE HOMEFRONT, THE KAZUO MASUDA LEGACY online by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below. WOLFHOUND SAMURAI - By Vincent H. Okamoto
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