illustration of a frog reading a book with the words Fall is for reading

Special Events

Youth & Families

Nikkei Children’s Book Festival

illustration of a frog reading a book with the words Fall is for reading

Special Events

Youth & Families

Nikkei Children’s Book Festival

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. Jump into the reading season with our Nikkei Children’s Book Festival and celebrate the breadth and diversity of children’s literature across the Japanese American community. The festival will be full of author storytimes for kids, Q&As for adults, activities for all ages, and a special pop-up bookstore from the JANM Store.

Authors and lineup to be announced! Check back soon for more details.

This program is generously supported by the Port of Long Beach.

Port of Long Beach port of choice

$10 General, Free for Youth (under 18), JANM Members

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT

Japanese American National Museum

Democracy Center

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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. Jump into the reading season with our Nikkei Children’s Book Festival and celebrate the breadth and diversity of children’s literature across the Japanese American community. The festival will be full of author storytimes for kids, Q&As for adults, activities for all ages, and a special pop-up bookstore from the JANM Store.

Authors and lineup to be announced! Check back soon for more details.

This program is generously supported by the Port of Long Beach.

Port of Long Beach port of choice

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