When Cathy has to move away, Mrs. Sato comforts her by sharing her own story of immigrating from Japan to Hawaii. A heartwarming story of intergenerational friendship, immigration, and bravery.
Written by Lori Matsukawa and illustrated by Tammy Yee, Chin Music Press
Emmy-award-winning journalist and pioneering TV anchor Lori Matsukawa graduated from Aiea High School, Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, and received an MA from the University of Washington. She was Miss Teenage America 1974. She and her husband Larry live in Seattle and have a grown son.
ISBN: 9781634050395
Hardback: 40 pages
MEDIA
KXPA AM 1540, Hawaii Radio Connection
“I’m choking up when I think of the grandparents sharing stories like this with their keiki.” Stephen “Braddah” Gomes, show host
“Lori Matsukawa’s debut children’s book shows readers how heritage, food, traditions, and stories can help them feel at home wherever they are.”
“There were two reasons why I wrote the book. One was to introduce the idea of picture brides and the second was to tell readers that everybody has a story like this, an origin story that they should remember and pass on to the next generation.” Lori Matsukawa, author
Interview with Lori Matsukawa and Tammy Yee
ILLUSTRATIONS
Illustration progression in Procreate.
Illustration from "Brave Mrs. Sato" Copyright Tammy Yee
Illustration from "Brave Mrs. Sato" Copyright Tammy Yee
