Felicia Hoshino was born in San Francisco, where she still lives with her family. Her prize-winning illustrations can be seen in children’s books such as A Place for Harvest: The Story of Kenny Higashi, written by Lauren R. Harris, and Juna and Appa, written by Jane Park. Hoshino’s other titles include the Jane Addams Peace Award-winning A Place Where Sunflowers Grow and several books about the Japanese American experience during World War II.

Featured Book: A Place for Harvest: The Story of Kenny Higashi

Website: http://felishino.com

FELICIA’S EVENTS:

• Thursday, Sept. 21 @ 11:00 a.m. – SDPB Live Broadcast – In the Moment Book Club with Lori Walsh – Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City
• Saturday, Sept. 23 @ 2:00 p.m. – Creating a Place for Harvest – Deadwood Public Library, Downstairs
• Saturday, Sept. 23 @ 4:30 p.m. – Author Signing Event – The Lodge, Bullock & Roosevelt Rooms

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