Japanese American National Museum presents Special Events ”Youth & Families: Nikkei Children’s Book Festival” at Democracy Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10 General, Free for Youth (under 18), JANM Members
Nikkei Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Japanese American National Museum
Democracy Center
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
About the Event
Dokushyo no Aki means “fall is for reading,” expressing the sentiment that the cozy and short days of autumn are the best time to pick up a book. Jump into the reading season with our Nikkei Children’s Book Festival and celebrate the breadth and diversity of children’s literature across the Japanese American community. The festival will be full of author storytimes for kids, Q&As for adults, activities for all ages, and a special pop-up bookstore from the JANM Store.
FEATURED AUTHORS: George Takei, Maia and Alex Shibutani, Chris Aihara, Lisa Aihara, J.P. Takahashi, Nadine Sachiko Hsu, Sunny Seki, Benson Shum, Gwen Muranaka, and Katie Yamasaki.
This program is generously supported by the Port of Long Beach.
