Nikkei Children's Book Festival

Sat Sep 20, 2025
10:00am to 3:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Adults: $10; Children under 18 are free
Location:
Japanese American National Museum
2138305660
100 N Central Ave, Los Angelese, CA, 90012
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The Nikkei Children’s Book Festival celebrates the breadth and diversity of children’s literature across the Japanese American community. 

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.  Families can jump into the reading season at this festival 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 include 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.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.