Calendar

Check back often to see when booksignings and book fairs are scheduled.

If you are unable to join us, but would love to have a signed book, we'll be happy to have our guest artist sign a copy for you. To order a signed (personalized, if you like) copy of any books mentioned below, just let us know (at least 3-5 days prior to author event, please).

JAN / FEB / MAR / APR / MAY / JUN / JUL / AUG / SEP / OCT / NOV / DEC / 2008

J A N U A R Y

F E B R U A R Y

23 & 24

Matsuri: A Festival of Japan (sponsored by the City of Phoenix, Parks & Recreation Department)

Sat. & Sun., 10:30am - 4:30 pm

Heritage & Science Park - 7th Street & Monroe, Phoenix AZ

BOOK SIGNING
	Naomi Hirahara signs Snakeskin Shamisen (winner of 2007 Edgar Award for Best Original Paperback) Sat., 11:30am-1:30pm
	Boye Lafayette De Mente signs The Japanese Samurai Code for Success Sun., 11:30am-1:30pm

(for event information, call (602) 262-5029)

M A R C H

Krafty Delites

Sun., 10:00am - 4:00 pm

Carson Community Center - 801 E. Carson St., Carson CA 90745

Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Women's Association* Craft Fair

Sat., 10:00am - 3:00pm

Fresno Buddhist Church - 1340 Kern St., Fresno CA

BOOK SIGNING
	JOHN HAMAMURA signs COLOR OF THE SEA 11:00am-3:00pm

A P R I L

So-Phi's* Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Sat., 9:30am - 4:00pm

Anaheim Hilton & Towers Hotel - 777 Convention Way, Anaheim CA 92802

Entrance to the boutique is free and open to the public. If you wish to attend the luncheon and fashion show, please contact Linda Honda (714) 639-2113, for ticket information.

26 & 27

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Sat., 10:00am - 6:00pm;

Sun., 10:00am - 5:00pm

UCLA Campus - Dickson Plaza (booth #425)

BOOK SIGNINGS
	JOHN HAMAMURA signs COLOR OF THE SEA (Sat., 11am-6pm) (Sun., 11am-5pm)
	NAOMI HIRAHARA signs 2007 Edgar Award winner SNAKESKIN SHAMISEN (Sun., 12-2pm)
	SHIG YABU & WILLIE ITO sign HELLO MAGGIE! (Sat., 10am - 3pm) (Sun., 10am - 12noon; 2-3pm)
	SUNNY SEKI signs THE TALE OF THE LUCKY CAT (Sat., 4:30-5:30pm)

M A Y

Nikkei Matsuri (with Suzume No Gakko*)

Sun., 11:30am-3:30pm

Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall - 566 N. Fifth, San Jose CA

BOOK SIGNING
	JOHN HAMAMURA signs COLOR OF THE SEA
	SHIG YABU & WILLIE ITO sign HELLO MAGGIE!

J U N E

26 & 27

Nakayoshi Gakko* & Open House (Fri.)

Thurs., 3pm; Fri., 3pm

Mountain View Buddhist Temple - 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View CA 94043

28 & 29

sorry - we are unable to particpate this year!

35th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (sponsored by Tri-state Denver Buddhist Temple)

Sat., 11am - 7:30pm; Sun., 11am - 4pm

Sakura Square (between 19th & 20th Streets and Lawrence & Larimer Streets), downtown Denver CO

Medaka No Gakko Author Visit

Palo Alto CA

PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
	SUNNY SEKI signs THE TALE OF THE LUCKY CAT

J U L Y

Suzume No Gakko Author Visit

San Jose CA

PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
	SUNNY SEKI signs THE TALE OF THE LUCKY CAT

Suzume No Gakko* Open House (tentative)

Thurs.,

Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall - 566 N. Fifth, San Jose CA

Medaka No Gakko* Culmination

Fri.,

Palo Alto Buddhist Temple - 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto CA 94303

Monterey Buddhist Temple* Obon Festival

Sun., 12noon - 6:00pm

Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple - 1155 Noche Buena St., Seaside CA

BOOK SIGNING
	JOHN HAMAMURA signs COLOR OF THE SEA

19 & 20

Pasadena Buddhist Church Obon Festival

Sat. & Sun., 5:00 - 8:30pm

Pasadena Buddhist Church - 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena CA 91103 - tel (626) 798-4781

BOOK SIGNING

STAN SAKAI
signs
USAGI YOJIMBO #22 - TOMOE'S STORY
Sat., 5-7pm

SHIG YABU & WILLIE ITO

sign

HELLO MAGGIE!
Sat., 5-7pm

A U G U S T

Kodomo No Gakko Author & Illustrator Visit

Gardena CA

PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
	SHIG YABU & WILLIE ITO sign HELLO MAGGIE!

Kodomo No Gakko* Culmination

Fri., 5-7pm

186th Street School - 1581 W. 186th St.,, Gardena CA 90248

S E P T E M B E R

Children's Cultural Day - sponsored by the San Fernando Valley JACL*

Sun., 1-3pm

San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center - 12953 Branford St., Pacoima CA 91331

BOOK SIGNING

MOMO YASHIMA
reads and signs books written and illustrated by her father, Taro Yashima
CROW BOY
UMBRELLA

United Japanese Christian Church* Asian Crafts & Food Faire

Sat., 10:00am - 4:00pm

UJCC - 136 N. Villa Ave., Clovis CA 93612

Jan Ken Po Gakko* Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat., 9:00am - 3:30pm

Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (SASF) Facility - 9040 High Tech Ct., Elk Grove CA 95758

O C T O B E R

San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center* Holiday Arts & Craft Faire

Sun., 10:00am-3:00pm

SFVJACC - 12953 Branford St., Pacoima CA 91331

BOOK SIGNING

NAOMI HIRAHARA

signs

1001 CRANES

12-2pm

Southeast Japanese School and Community Center* Annual Holiday Boutique and Pancake Breakfast

Sat., 8:00am-2:30pm

SEJSCC - 14615 Gridley Road, Norwalk CA 90650

TBA

15th Annual Japanese Culture Day (sponsored by Ventura County JACL*)

Sun., 1:00-4:00pm

Camarillo Community Center - 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo CA

entrance fee: FREE for VCJACL members; otherwise $7/adult; $5/ youth (5-17yrs); $5/ senior (age 62+); $5/ student (with current ID); $15/ family (2 adult/2 youth)

for information, tel (805) 677-4517 or email vcjacl@hotmail.com ; www.vcjacl.org

TBA

Krafty Delites

Sun., 10:00am - 4:00pm

Carson Center - 801 E. Carson St., Carson CA 90745

N O V E M B E R

Chris Naito's Pre-Christmas Boutique

Sun., 1:00-5:00pm

Little Tokyo Sales & Leasing - 12838 Weber Way, Hawthorne CA

BOOK SIGNING
	NAOMI HIRAHARA signs 1001 CRANES 12-2pm

TBA

Beary Best Friends Boutique

Sun., 9:00am-3:00pm

Holiday Inn Buena Park - 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park CA 90620

D E C E M B E R

TBA

Krafty Delites

Sun., 10:00am - 4:00pm

Carson Center - 801 E. Carson St., Carson CA 90745

TBA

A Time For Sharing Holiday Boutique

Sun., 10:00am - 3:30pm

Gardena Elks Lodge #1919 - 1735 W. 162nd St., Gardena CA 90247

* - fundraiser for this nonprofit organization