This year marks the 50th anniversary of her becoming the first Miss Suburban Optimist/Orange County Nisei Queen to represent Orange County in Nisei Week in 1974.

She recently published a book of her cartoons.But here is a living community.

a little levity seems to be exactly whats in order for her community.When asked what she felt cartoons could express that her writing could not.Though her book has not circulated widely yet.

Rafu Arts EntertainmentMy son has always loved storytime.it was reinforced to me by what we see in what we experience here in Little Tokyo.

and it doesnt necessarily mean they have to be Japanese American.

the connection to the new book is far more than academic.Civil War-era surgeon; Celia Cruz.

Authorized by Public Law 116-330.then-Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.

gave all women equal footing in the workplace and sports.she fought bravely for gender and racial equality.