Join Suzanne Elki Yoko Hartmann at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, at 6 Sakura Way in Toronto, for a reading and Q-&-A about her book The Nail That Sticks Out: Reflections on the Postwar Japanese Canadian Community.

The work explores an evolving community and tackles issues of identity, belonging and racism. Steeped in history and cultural arts, The Nail That Sticks Out includes portraits of family and community members. 

Launched on Oct. 29, 2024, The Nail That Sticks Out has garnered inclusion in the 49th Shelf “Our Fall 2024 Nonfiction Preview,” CBC's “54 Works of Canadian nonfiction to check out this fall” and Hamilton Review of Books “Independently Published Bestsellers List: October 2024.” It has also been featured in Vancouver’s The Bulletin, the Toronto Star, Nikkei Voice, L.A.’s Discover Nikkei and on CBC Radio One North by Northwest. The book will be available for purchase at the JCCC Gift Shop and fine bookstores everywhere. Admission to the event is free. Light refreshments will be served.