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Japan Visitor recommends 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan'
Michael Palmer - Sunday, June 09, 2019
The Midwest Book Review of 'The Fourth String'
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, May 21, 2019
"Impressively well written with a distinctive narrative storytelling style, The Fourth String is an inherently fascinating, thoughtful, and compelling read." Read More
'The Fourth String' reviewed by the Asian Review of Books
Michael Palmer - Monday, May 13, 2019
We're proud to share that the Asian Review of Books has shared their review of Janet Pocorobba's new memoir, The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me. Read More
The Pacific Rim Review of Books reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Maryse Cardin of The Pacific Rim Review of Books does a deep dive into Tracy Franz's year of zen memoir, My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan. Read More
'Oh, Tama!' by Mieko Kanai available now
Michael Palmer - Monday, April 29, 2019
We are proud to announce that, Oh, Tama!: A Mejiro Novel by Mikeo Kanai, translated by Tomoko Aoyama and Paul McCarthy is now available from your favorite book retailer. Read More
'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' takes Silver at IBPA Ben Franklin Awards
Michael Palmer - Monday, April 15, 2019
Congratulations to Amy Chavez and illustrator, Jun Hazuki for taking the Silver in the Travel category at this year's IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards which was held at the IBPA Publishing University this year in Chicago, Illinois. Read More
Rev. T.K. Nakagaki to speak on the Buddhist Swastika this Saturday in NYC
Michael Palmer - Thursday, April 11, 2019
Hate crime is on the rise, and the swastika regularly appears as a weapon of rightwing hatemongers and white nationalists. But in Asia, billions of people view the swastika very differently, as a symbol of peace. Can its original meaning be restored? Read More
Defying the Western Narrative — Interview with Janet Pocorobba for DIY MFA
Michael Palmer - Thursday, April 11, 2019
Janet Pocorobba, author of the incredible new memoir The Fourth String speaks with DIY MFA on her new book as well as how to defy writing structures both in the classroom and on the page. Read More
Janet Pocorobba speaks with Lesley University Why We Write Podcast about her new memoir
Michael Palmer - Wednesday, April 03, 2019
On the Why We Write podcast from Lesley University, Associate Professor Janet Pocorobba discusses her new book, The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me. Read More
The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award lists 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior' as finalist
Michael Palmer - Monday, March 18, 2019
Last week, Amy's Chavez's guide to culture and behavior in Japan was listed as a finalist in the category of Travel for the Foreword Reviews Indies award. This week she's added the IBPA Benjamin Franklin award to that list! Read More
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