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Nikkei Writers Guild
The Japanese American Living Legacy organization created a new working committee, the Nikkei Writers Guild, poised to focus on publishing literary works regarding the Japanese American community. This new working group addresses the need to encourage Japanese American authors to publish literary works that portray the many facets of our community.
The Nikkei Writers Guild plans to supplement publishing expenses for first-time
authors. The degree of financial support will be determined on a case-by-case
basis. JA Living Legacy will introduce its authors to the diverse community
network as part of a marketing base; connecting our community through literature
is a natural extension of our organization’s mission.
FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS TO THE HOMEFRONT, THE KAZUO MASUDA LEGACY - Narrated By Masao Masuda (Kazuo's Older Broter) and written by Russell K. Shoho
Available beginning Memorial Day 2009, this book includes the story of Kazuo Masuda, the struggles his family endured during and after World War II and ultimately the legacy this young man left behind; it also contains numerous never before seen photos provided by the Masuda family. Read the story of Kazuo Masuda and understand that his sacrifice represents one of over 800 Japanese American men who gave their lives for America’s freedom during World War II.
Order FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS TO THE HOMEFRONT, THE KAZUO MASUDA LEGACY online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. If you would rather pay by check, please print-out an order form and send it to us with your payment. Thank you!
WOLFHOUND SAMURAI - By Vincent H. Okamoto
WOLFHOUND SAMURAI is the story of one Japanese American soldier's experience during his tour of duty in Vietnam. Earning the respect of his men, cradling his humanity, and later being heralded a hero ... come at an unimaginable price.
Order WOLFHOUND SAMURAI online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. If you would rather pay by check, please print-out an order form and send it to us with your payment. Thank you!
- Click here for WOLFHOUND SAMURAI Order Form
- Click here for the official WOLFHOUND SAMURAI Advertising Flyer
AND THEN THERE WERE EIGHT - By the 442nd, I Company
In March 2003, Item Chapter (I Company 442nd) of Honolulu published and launched "And Then There Were Eight" at 442nd RCT's 60th reunion. Over 1500 copies were sold out prior to their public release. Thanks to the constant demand of this book, Item Chapter worked with Japanese American Living Legacy to reprint this historic book so those who missed out will have the opportunity to read, understand and educate themselves on the men of I Company, 442nd RCT.
This book will be available for a limited time. “And Then There Were Eight” is a softcover book with over 450 pages (15 of them are color); finished size is 8.5x11x1. The book has more than 100 personal stories contributed by Item Company vets/family members some of who are now deceased.
Order AND THEN THERE WERE EIGHT online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. If you would rather pay by check, please print-out an order form and send it to us with your payment. Thank you!