Author Juliet Kono visits Kapolei Library to talk about ‘Anshu: Dark Sorrow’

This Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m., library goers and local literature fans will be able to meet author Juliet S. Kono at the Kapolei Public Library. Kono, a University of Hawaii and Hilo High alum, will read selections from her latest book Anshu: Dark Sorrow and share some of her experiences while writing the novel.

Based on historical events, Anshu is a tale of passion and human triumph as a local Hilo girl is in Japan during the war. The young heroine of the story finds herself adapting in unexpected ways just to survive. Spanning the cane fields of Hawaii and the devastation in Hiroshima, a pregnant and unmarried Himiko Aoki finds her Hawaii-Japanese American identity clashing with Japan’s cultural norms when she is sent to live with relatives in Tokyo in 1941 and becomes trapped there at the outbreak of war.

The one-hour program will include a question-and-answer session and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

For more information, visit http://www.librarieshawaii.org or call (808) 693-7050.

Other upcoming events with Kono:

Anshu: Dark Sorrow book launch and reading
Tuesday, September 28
7:00 p.m. reception
7:30 p.m. reading by Juliet S. Kono
UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom
Free and open to the public
(Campus parking fees may apply)

Anshu: Dark Sorrow reading and reception
Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
2454 South Beretania Street
Free and open to the public
Parking $3 with validation