BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.6197@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20200307T000000Z DTEND:20200307T000000Z DESCRIPTION:<strong><span style="color: #c21313\;">FREE</strong>\n\nJoin Ca ldecott Medalist Allen Say as he discusses the making of his new children& rsquo\;s book\,&nbsp\;<em>Almond</em>. Through beautiful artwork and a pow erful story\,&nbsp\;<em>Almond</em>&nbsp\;explores the story of Almond Big gs as she discovers what it means to have her own unique gifts and talents .\n\nThe book will be released on March 3\, which is Girls&rsquo\; Day or& nbsp\;<em>Hinamatsuri</em>&nbsp\;in Japan\, and is a celebration of girl e mpowerment. After the short program\, Say will be signing copies of&nbsp\; <em>Almond</em>&nbsp\;which will be available for sale at the JANM Store.\ n\nThis program is free in conjunction with the&nbsp\;<a href="http://www. janm.org/exhibits/transcendients/events/" target="_blank"><em>Transcendien ts Community Celebration: Challenging Borders</em></a>&nbsp\;event\, but s pace is limited so RSVPs are strongly encouraged at the link below.\n\n<a href="https://9644p.blackbaudhosting.com/9644p/tickets?tab=2&amp\;txobjid= a59ec158-8591-4be6-b409-f04aec4ec5f3" target="_blank">RSVP NOW &gt\;&gt\;< /a>\n\nPlease check <a href="http://www.janm.org/events/2020/03/#07" targe t="_blank">janm.org</a> for updates.\n\n<strong></strong><em></em> DTSTAMP:20240418T074526Z SUMMARY:<em>Almond</em>—Author Discussion and Signing with Allen Say URL:/en/events/2020/03/07/emalmondemauthor-discussion-and-signing-with/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR