Dear Asian Americans

Kathleen Burkinshaw joins Jerry on Episode 070 to share the story behind her book, The Last Cherry Blossom, about her mother who survived Hiroshima and began a new life in America. Kathleen shares her story for growing up in America and the voice she found in sharing her mother's story. The Last Cherry Blossom is now available in paperback wherever you find books. To learn more about Kathleen, visit http://kathleenburkinshaw.com/

Show Notes

Meet Kathleen Burkinshaw!

We celebrate her book The Last Cherry Blossom and its new release as a paperback, being released today!

We support her mission and passion of preserving the legacy and story of her mother by speaking to students from all around the world.

We are inspired by her decision to memorialize and share her mother's story so that we may all learn history from those who experienced it.

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THE LAST CHERRY BLOSSOM is now out on paperback. Buy here: https://bookshop.org/books/the-last-cherry-blossom/9781510753440

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Connect with Kathleen!
Web: http://kathleenburkinshaw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenburkinshaw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-burkinshaw-381aa5109/

Kathleen on the Official United Nations Podcast:
https://news.un.org/en/audio/2020/01/1055951

The Last Cherry Blossom Reviews:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898828-the-last-cherry-blossom
Kirkus: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kathleen-burkinshaw/the-last-cherry-blossom/
Publishers Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-63450-693-9

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Dear Asian Americans is a proud Official Partner of 2020 Census. We encourage you to fill out the Census today by visiting 2020Census.gov and check in with your friends and family too!

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What is Dear Asian Americans?

Dear Asian Americans is a podcast for and by Asian Americans, focusing on authentic storytelling rooted in origin, identity, and legacy. Host Jerry Won brings on guests from diverse backgrounds and career paths to celebrate, support, and inspire the Asian American community. New episodes air every Tuesday across all major platforms. Instagram: @dearasianamericans