Poet Yamada to Launch New Book With Program Featuring Intergenerational JA Writers

Renowned poet Mitsuye Yamada will read from her new book, “Full Circle: New and Selected Poems,” in a special program featuring the launch of this landmark work from the 96-year-old writer, essayist, educator, and activist on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave. in Little Tokyo.

Yamada will be joined by Japanese American writers from different generations: Miya Iwataki, Maiya Kuida-Osumi, Brynn Saito, Diana Tsuchida, and Amy Uyematsu.

published on August 19, 2019