Had a blast at @germaninternationalschoolny yesterday! K-5th graders joined me and @jasminetoguchi and “traveled to Japan”! Thanks to the enthusiastic readers and teachers, w an extra big shoutout to Ms. Doran for a fabulous day! @hownowbooking #schoolvisit #authorlife #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence What a wonderful surprise to see my @jasminetoguchi Mochi Queen on the amazing #aapi @idealbookshelf print! I’ve long been a fan of @jane_mount’s bookshelf art so to see my own spine among these books by friends I adore and admire feels like a #goals moment. I will be hanging this next to my reading chair! #idealbookshelf #jasminetoguchi #aapiheritagemonth #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #bookart #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife
What a wonderful surprise to see my @jasminetoguchi Mochi Queen on the amazing API Youth @idealbookshelf print! I’ve long been a fan of @jane_mount’s bookshelf art so to see my own spine among these books by friends I adore and admire feels like a #goals moment. I will be hanging this next to my reading chair! #idealbookshelf #jasminetoguchi #aapiheritagemonth #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #bookart #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife
Happiness is seeing my books among all these amazing books on #aapiheritagemonth displays at bookstores and schools. Thanks to friends for sharing! 🫶 #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence #chapterbooks #middlegradefiction #bookstore #bookdisplay #asianamerican #japaneseamerican
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Thank you @tobyfels @parents for including @jasminetoguchi Mochi Queen on The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens, and for one of my favorite pull quotes ever! 🥰 High praise as I adored Ramona when I was a young reader! Link in stories. #jasminetoguchi #mochiqueen #summereadinglist #chapterbooks #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife
Thank you @tobyfels @parents for including @jasminetoguchi Mochi Queen on The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens, and for one of my favorite pull quotes ever! 🥰 High praise as I adored Ramona when I was a young reader! Link in stories. #jasminetoguchi #mochiqueen #summereadinglist #chapterbooks #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife
Happy Gotcha Day to Kiku! A Jasmine Toguchi fan from the beginning! ☺️ #adoptdontshop #gotchaday #rescuedog #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks
Signed copies of Mochi Queen and Super Sleuth @harvardcoop 💜🍡🕵🏻♀️ #jasminetoguchi #chapterbook #aapiheritagemonth #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #authorlife #cambridgema
We are happy to see so many Jasmine Toguchi books @banksquarebooks! 💜🙏 #bookstore #downtownmystic #mysticct #banksquarebooks #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #rescuedogsofinstagram
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Author copies of the paperback of @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker have landed! I’ll be doing a giveaway in my April newsletter! Be sure to sign up for my mailing list on my website (link in bio @debbi_michiko_florence ). ☮️ Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japan #hiroshima #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks
Pssst. Did you know Mama’s book just came out in paperback? Cool! Easier to chew! @debbi_michiko_florence @jasminetoguchi #kikulove #ponyopup #rescuepup #rescuedogsofinstagram #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence
Author copies of the paperback of @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker have landed! I’ll be doing a giveaway in my April newsletter! Be sure to sign up for my mailing list on my website (link in bio). ☮️ Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japan #hiroshima #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks
One of my favorite conversations w a friend about her daughter who ♥️ @jasminetoguchi ! 😂 #jasminetoguchi #authorlife
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Today! @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker is available in paperback! Join Jasmine and her family as hey travel to Hiroshima to visit Obaachan for the first time. ☮️ @mackidsbooks Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #hiroshima #japan #travel #peacemuseum #paperback #booklaunch #debbimichikoflorence #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks
Today! @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker is available in paperback! Join Jasmine and her family as they travel to Hiroshima to visit Obaachan for the first time. ☮️ @mackidsbooks Art by Elizabet Vuković Buy now - link in bio. 💜 #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #hiroshima #japan #travel #peacemuseum #paperback #booklaunch #debbimichikoflorence #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks
New chapter book sets are now available, go check them out! Link to my Etsy shop is in the bio! • • #miniaturebooks #dollhouseminiatures #dollhouse #diorama #dollroom #dollhousedecor #16scale #barbie #miniatures #fashiondoll #roombox #dolldiorama #blythedoll #dolldioramaprops #vintagedollhouse #miniaturist #realisticminiatures #dollhousephotography #maileg #mailegmouse #maileghouse #mailegworld #ivyandbean #thechroniclesofnarnia #judymoody #jasminetoguchi #chelseadoll #barbieroddler #dollhousenursery #littlehouseontheprairie
Throwback to last year visiting two awesome Portland schools and having @teachertiffanyforthepeople introduce me to my first @hmartofficial experience! Wonderful memories! 🍡👑👸🏻👸🏻 #jasminetoguchi #portlandoregon #schoolvisit #authorlife #debbimichikoflorence #mochiqueen #chapterbooks #weneeddiversebooks
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Less than a week until @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker is out in paperback! This book has a special place in my heart because the setting is based on my childhood visits to my dad’s side of the family in Hiroshima. This is one of my favorite clips from home movies of me spinning my at first reluctant Ojiichan at Miyajima. That smile!!! Purchase link in bio! #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japan #hiroshima #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence
Less than a week until @jasminetoguchi Peace-Maker is out in paperback! This book has a special place in my heart because the setting is based on my childhood visits to my dad’s side of the family in Hiroshima. This is one of my favorite clips from home movies of me spinning my at first reluctant Ojiichan at Miyajima. That smile!!! Missing all my loved ones who are no longer with us. #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japan #hiroshima #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence
Throwback to last year spotting my books @greenbeanbooks and @powellsbooks and signing stock. Independent bookstores and book sellers who hand sell are THE BEST! Thank you 🫶 #authorlife #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradebooks #portlandoregon #oregon #debbimichikoflorence #throwback
Happiness is seeing Jasmine Toguchi books @eglibraryri 💜🙏 #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram #rhodeisland #eastgreenwich #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence #weneeddiversebooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican
So fun when a visiting friend from Japan sees my books @banksquarebooks! 🥰 #authorlife #indepdendentbookstore #mysticct #downtownmystic #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican
Happiness is seeing my books on the shelves @banksquarebooks 🥰 You can get personalized signed copies of all my books here. Just leave the name to be signed to in the comments when you check out online. Link in bio! 🙏💜 #jasminetoguchi #shopsmall #independentbookstore #mysticct #downtownmystic #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks
Happy Girl’s Day! Read about how Jasmine celebrates Hinamatsuri in Super Sleuth. 🎎 @mackidsbooks Art by Elizabet Vukovvić #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #veryasian #weneeddiversebooks #girlsday #hinamatsuri #japan #debbimichikoflorence
Happy Girl’s Day from past me and my mom and from @jasminetoguchi! #hinamatsuri🎎 #dollfestival You can read about Girl’s Day in Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #girlsday #japaneseamerican #chapterbooks
Happiness is personalizing and signing @jasminetoguchi books for an order @banksquarebooks AND seeing Ponyo happily greet her friends at the bookstore! (Also new Jellycats but I resisted this time…😬)🐶♥️📚 You can always get personalized signed copies of any of my books at @banksquarebooks - link in bio #bookstoredog #authorlife #independentbookstore #mysticct #downtownmystic #shopsmall #jasminetoguchi
In less than one month on 3/21, Jasmine Toguchi Peace-Maker will be available in paperback! Join Jasmine as she and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit Obaachan for the first time. Preorder at your favorite store or online. If you want personalized signed copies order from @banksquarebooks. See link in bio. Thank you for the book 💜! Art by Elizabet Vukovic #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #hiroshima #japan #travel #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence
Ponyo helped me sign stock @banksquarebooks ♥️! Get signed copies at the store or online. If you want them personalized, just leave a comment when you check out online. As always thank you to the amazing folks @banksquarebooks - I ♥️ them! Ponyo was a little shy but seemed to love them too! 📷 @isbasile #authorlife #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #middlegradefiction #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #independentbookstore #mysticct #downtownmystic #debbimichikoflorence #ponyopup #banksquarebooks
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence The team @uniteagainstbookbans partnered w dozens of publishers to unveil a free Book Resume Database! Search & find resources to support frequently challenged books, including @jasminetoguchi. You’ll find reviews, resources, media, awards, and more all in one place. See link in bio @uniteagainstbookbans Book. Thank you @mackidsbooks School & Library for the support and for adding my book resume. ✊ #uniteagainstbookbans #authorsagainstbookbans #jasminetoguchi #bannedbooks #challengedbooks #debbimichikoflorence #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican
The team @uniteagainstbookbans partnered w dozens of publishers to unveil a free Book Resume Database! Search & find resources to support frequently challenged books, including @jasminetoguchi. You’ll find reviews, resources, media, awards, and more all in one place. See link in bio @uniteagainstbookbans. Thank you @mackidsbooks School and Library for the support and for adding my book resume. ♥️ #uniteagainstbookbans #authorsagainstbookbans #jasminetoguchi #bannedbooks #challengedbooks #debbimichikoflorence #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican
Did you know there are free downloadable activities on my website? A fun way to engage readers as we wait for spring to arrive (and also anytime of the year)! Link in bio to website then click on Activities. #jasminetoguchi #activitiesforkids #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence
Posted @withregram • @jasminetoguchi A year ago, my husband went to Japan and took Jasmine along to visit the actual places she sees in Tokyo in Brave Explorer. This book is now out in paperback - join Jasmine Toguchi on her first trip to Japan. Also I recently learned that this book is banned in York PA along w the first four books in the series. 😡 For more info on the rising cases of book bans and challenges and how to combat it, check out the amazing work being done by @penamerica Also, please don’t say bans are good for sales/visibility. It harms the books, the creators, and most importantly the readers by keeping books that could make them feel seen and understood out of their hands. Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #bannedbooks #challengedbooks
A year ago, my husband went to Japan and took Jasmine along to visit the actual places she sees in Tokyo in Brave Explorer. This book is now out in paperback - join Jasmine Toguchi on her first trip to Japan. Also I recently learned that this book is banned in York PA along w the first four books in the series. 😡 For more info on the rising cases of book bans and challenges and how to combat it, check out the amazing work being done by @penamerica #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #bannedbooks #challengedbooks
One of my favorite places to shop in NYC is @kinokuniyausa - always a thrill to see my books on their shelves! You can get signed copies there in 6th Ave. Thank you @kinokuniyausa ❤️ #authorlife #signedbooks #middlegradefiction #chapterbooks #jasminetoguchi #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence #kinokuniya #newyork #nyc #manhattan
I ♥️ @banksquarebooks! I will never get tired of seeing my books on shelves at bookstores! You can get personalized signed copies of any of my books if you order from @banksquarebooks. Just be sure to leave the name of the person you want me to sign to in the comments when you check out online. 🥰❤️📚 See link in bio for all my books. #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife #independentbookstore #banksquarebooks #mysticct #downtownmystic #middlegradefiction #uppermiddlegrade #middlegraderomance #chapterbooks #booksforkids #jasminetoguchi
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Bookstores like @firestormcoop are heroes! This Asheville NC bookstore is fighting back against book banning and distributing the 46 titles banned by Duval County Public Schools FL, including @jasminetoguchi Flamingo Keeper! They are giving these copies away free to children across the country starting with Florida. If you want to support this amazing campaign, you can donate - link @firestormcoop - I did! So grateful to everyone who is fighting back against book bans! 😍 Jasmine Toguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #independentbookstore #freadom #freedomtoread #weneeddiversebooks #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican
Bookstores like @firestormcoop are heroes! This Asheville NC bookstore is fighting back against book banning and distributing the 46 titles banned by Duval County Public Schools FL, including @jasminetoguchi Flamingo Keeper! They are giving these copies away free to children across the country starting with Florida. If you want to support this amazing campaign, you can donate - link @firestormcoop - I did! So grateful to everyone who is fighting back against book bans! 😍 Jasmine Toguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #independentbookstore #freadom #freedomtoread #weneeddiversebooks #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican
The best kind of surprise text message from a friend/bookseller! 🥰 #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #weneeddiversebooks #debbimichikoflorence #booksforkids
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Bucket List item ✅ My books spotted in an airport bookstore! @jasminetoguchi Brave Explorer, Bridge Builder, and Great Gardener seen at Compass Books @booksincstores @flysfo! 😭🤩✈️⛩ Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #travel #japan #tokyo #kyoto #obon #weneeddiversebooks
Bucket List item ✅ My books spotted in an airport bookstore! @jasminetoguchi Brave Explorer, Bridge Builder, and Great Gardener seen at Compass Books @booksincstores @flysfo! 😭🤩✈️⛩ Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife #booksforkids #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #travel #japan #tokyo #kyoto #obon #weneeddiversebooks
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence TFW you are reading a newsletter and see this. 🥰 Grateful to all the educators who use my books in their schools. 🙏♥️ @jasminetoguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #weneeddiversebooks #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #teachers #authorlife
TFW you are reading a newsletter and see this. 🥰 Grateful to all the educators who use my books in their schools. 🙏♥️ @jasminetoguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #weneeddiversebooks #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #teachers #authorlife
Why yes, I did purchase this special edition @jellycat Asian dragon for the upcoming new year! Also thank you @banksquarebooks for showing Jasmine Toguchi all the 💜! #jasminetoguchi #jellycat #chapterbooks #yearofthedragon #debbimichikoflorence
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Support @weneeddiversebooks by bidding on items during their winter auction happening now through 12/11. Lots of great items from AMAs w industry professionals, critiques, and signed. I’ll bundles. I’ve donated a hardcover book set (personalized and signed) of @jasminetoguchi Bridge Builder and Great Gardener, a personalized signed note, and limited edition Jasmine stickers. A great gift for anytime! Auction link in @weneeddiversebooks bio! Thanks for your support! #weneeddiversebooks #auction #holidaygifts #chapterbooks #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence #signedbooks
Support @weneeddiversebooks by bidding on items during their winter auction happening now through 12/11. Lots of great items from AMAs w industry professionals, critiques, and signed. I’ll bundles. I’ve donated a hardcover book set (personalized and signed) of @jasminetoguchi Bridge Builder and Great Gardener, a personalized signed note, and limited edition Jasmine stickers. A great gift for anytime! Auction link in @weneeddiversebooks bio! Thanks for your support! #weneeddiversebooks #auction #holidaygifts #chapterbooks #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence #signedbooks
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Friends are THE BEST! Childhood BFF took @jasminetoguchi Brave Explorer along for a family first-time vacation to Japan! Jasmine got to visit Studio Ghibli, a bookstore, ride the subway (hope she didn’t talk too loudly 😅), and more. 💜🚉🧳 #jasminetoguchi #japan #travel #tokyo #chapterbooks
Friends are THE BEST! Childhood BFF took @jasminetoguchi Brave Explorer along for a family first-time vacation to Japan! Jasmine got to visit Studio Ghibli, a bookstore, ride the subway (hope she didn’t talk too loudly 😅), and more. 💜🚉🧳 #jasminetoguchi #japan #travel #tokyo #chapterbooks
For holiday shopping for the readers in your life, if you plan to gift any of my books, I will be happy to send a hand-written note to US addresses. Please see link in bio and email me the name of reader/s, title of book/s, and US mailing address by Dec 18. (No DMs) Also, if you would like personalized signed copies, order from @banksquarebooks and let us know to whom to sign the book in the Comments when checking out. Thank you for the book 💖! #holidaygifts #giftsforreaders #debbimichikoflorence #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #middlegradefiction #tweenreads #asianamerican #japaneseamerican
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence All four of the newest books of my @jasminetoguchi series are now available as audiobooks. They are narrated once again by the awesome Allison Hiroto who was an Audies 2022 for Young Listeners finalist for her narration of Jasmine Toguchi Mochi Queen. Link in bio for all of the Jasmine Toguchi books. #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #audiobook #booksforkids #debbimichikoflorence
All four of the newest books of my @jasminetoguchi series are now available as audiobooks. They are narrated once again by the awesome Allison Hiroto who was an Audies 2022 for Young Listeners finalist for her narration of Jasmine Toguchi Mochi Queen. Link in bio for all of the Jasmine Toguchi books. #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #asianamerican #audiobook #booksforkids #debbimichikoflorence
Spotted @tridentbooks 🤩 #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence #inthewind
I won a @kokorocares Japanese snack package from @japanhousela. @jasminetoguchi and I were Brave Explorers and traveled our way around Japan through these delicious snacks. I had a hard time choosing a favorite - I narrowed it down to two: the Honenyaki Senbei (the ume-sugar in particular) from Saitama prefecture, and the Yatsuhashi (sweet rice flour kinako cookies) from Kyoto. Jasmine and family visit Kyoto in Great Gardener so perhaps they ate these too! おいしい😋 #japan #japanesesnacks #kokorocares #japanhouse #prize #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #senbei #kyoto
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence Sharing some joy. Two friends in different states dressed up as @jasminetoguchi - Mochi Queen and Brave Explorer. This judge says - Both win “best costume”! 🏆🏆💜💜 #jasminetoguchi #costume #chapterbook #asianamerican
Sharing some joy. Two friends in different states dressed up as @jasminetoguchi - Mochi Queen and Brave Explorer. This judge says - Both win “best costume”! 🏆🏆💜💜 #jasminetoguchi #costume #chapterbook #asianamerican
A very nice review! It’s unusual to get professional reviews for series books so I am grateful. 🙏⛩️🥕👩🏻🌾 Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #japan #kyoto #chapterbookseries #bookreview #debbimichikoflorence
Came home to happy mail! I won @kokorocares Japanese snack box from @japanhousela and it was waiting for me when I came home from my writing retreat! Stay tuned as @jasminetoguchi and I travel Japan through snacks and pick our favorite/s. Thank you Japan House and Kokoro Care Packages! Jasmine Toguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #kokorocares #japanhouse #japanesesnacks #jasminetoguchi #braveexplorer
One year ago today, Jasmine Toguchi Brave Explorer (book 5) launched! And just a couple of weeks ago it launched in paperback! Follow Jasmine & her family as they take a vacation to Japan! First stop? Tokyo! Art by Elizabet Vuković Purchase link in bio. #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #debbimichikoflorence #japan #tokyo #weneeddiversebooks #japaneseamerican
Yesterday I visited w 2nd & 3rd graders in Newport RI, and then did a story time and origami craft @charterbooks ❣️ I forgot to get permission to post photos of the kids who came, but they all did a wonderful job making origami dogs! Thank you to the families who stopped by and to Amy, Melissa, and Joe at this wonderful shop! You can get signed copies of my books here! I also got to sign the author/illustrator wall & was thrilled to sign right under friend @maria_gianferrari_author 💖 @jasminetoguchi art by Elizabet Vuković #booksigning #authorlife #newportri #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #weneeddiversebooks #japaneseamerican #debbimichikoflorence
Get signed copies of all the Jasmine Toguchi books in the series (8!) @charterbooks 💯💜 Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #chapterbooksforkids #newportri
Moms that don’t think you get enough time in the day to spend your kids… you know how much I love 1:1 time even if it’s 10 minutes!!! I had a longer 1:1 (or 1:2 time today) with the kids and the new Jasmine Toguchi book!!! Thank you @debbi_michiko_florence for another cute book!!! Soooo excited! I love reading with them and this series just steals our hearts every time 💕 Preps us for our trip to Japan! Check it out here. It’s super cute even if you don’t relate with the being Japanese American part! https://amzn.to/45De7Al #jasminetoguchi @jasminetoguchi #thisjalife #japaneseamerican #japanesegirl #kyoto #representationmatters #momlife #momlifebelike
Kid’s life: book & pizza. Another weekend done. #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence #chapterbooks #kidsbooks #joespizza #pizza #pipilongstocking
The Very Asian Book Trip 2023 may be over but you can come see me in-person this Wednesday 10/11 at 4 pm @charterbooks where I’ll be reading from @jasminetoguchi Great Gardener, answering questions, & signing books and handing out swag while supplies last. I’ll also be leading origami activities! Hope to see you! #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #bookstoreevents #authorevent #booksigning #newportri #rhodeisland
An absolute thrill to have Debbi Michiko Florence @debbi_michiko_florence and Grace Lin @pacylin stop by this afternoon to sign books! Once word got out, it became a bit of an event with fans popping through for copies of their beloved favorites and new releases like Great Gardener and Chinese Menu! On top of being major sources of bookjoy, it turns out that Debbi and Grace are also rainy day driving road-trip warriors. And we are grateful for all of it! A special note of thanks to Grace Lin who has been bringing greatness to children’s literature for over two decades with so many sweet, meaningful gems that have been an honor and delight for so many teachers and families to read with kids. You have enriched our lives immeasurably. Debbi, thank you, too, for giving us Jasmine Toguchi and so many other gems, for being a friend to local indies including this wee bookspace, and for helping make Connecticut seem like the cool place to be that it actually is! With huge thanks to Jenny Heikkila Díaz, Magda, Gabriela, Christine Kim, and others for helping ensure these beloveds were welcomed so well… Happy reading everyone! 🌈📚❤️ #possiblefutures #bookjoy #chinesemenu #greatgardener #jasminetoguchi #onceuponabook #veryasianbooktrip #community #love
Double the good trouble on our horizon! We are getting ready and so excited for our visit from the amazing Grace Lin @pacylin and Debbi Michiko Florence @debbi_michiko_florence who are coming through to sign books this afternoon around 3pm as part of their Very Asian Book Trip! What a fun, fantastic honor! We will have signed copies of these beauties and more, friends. Feel free to order online or call to reserve. 🌈📚❤️ #possiblefutures #bookjoy #gracelin #debbimichikoflorence #jasminetoguchi #dimsumforeveryone #uglyvegetables #sweetandsour #weneeddiversebooks #ownvoices #community #love
Ready to roll on the last day of our #veryasianbooktrip! See where we’ll be today - link in bio! We’ve been eating well thanks to friends like @karenromanoyoung (mmm cider donuts), @shisofoods , & @osakarhinebeck ! I love being on the road w @pacylin, visiting bookstores and signing books. You can get signed copies from the stores we visit! 😍 (link in bio to see the list.) #debbimichikoflorence #gracelin #authorlife #jasminetoguchi #chapterbooks #veryasian
My next in-person Jasmine Toguchi event is on Wednesday, October 11 at 4pm @charterbooks in Newport RI! I’ll be reading from Great Gardener, answering questions, signing books & handing out swag! I’ll also lead an origami activity! Hope to see you there! #jasminetoguchi #debbimichikoflorence #bookstoreevent #booksigning #chapterbooks #japaneseamerican #travel #japan #kyoto
Day 2 of our Very Asian Book Trip also included spending time w friends! @_nancytandon_ stopped by @riverbendbookshop, ramen lunch w @elizabeth.flee @menya_gumict (thank you Angel 🍜), seeing pals @banksquarebooks, visiting @bob.florence @moromishoyu and having him make us dinner, and shopping @arisuanime! A full day! Link in bio to see where we’ll be today - call ahead to get personalized signed copies of our books! #veryasianbooktrip #gracelin #debbimichikoflorence #chapterbooks #jasminetoguchi
Posted @withregram • @debbi_michiko_florence I’m packed and ready to be a brave explorer w @pacylin on our Very Asian Book Trip! Come see us off tonight @high_five_books or follow along on our IG accounts. Be sure to call stores ahead of time to order your personalized signed copies of our books! Details in link in @debbi_michiko_florence bio (w ETAs)! #veryasianbooktrip #debbimichikoflorence #gracelin #jasminetoguchi #veryasian
I’m packed and ready to be a brave explorer w @pacylin on our Very Asian Book Trip! Come see us off tonight @high_five_books or follow along on our IG accounts. Be sure to call stores ahead of time to order your personalized signed copies of our books! Details in link in bio (w ETAs)! #veryasianbooktrip #debbimichikoflorence #gracelin #jasminetoguchi #veryasian
Thank you @rjjulia for hosting my book launch! I signed stock so be sure to get your copies of @jasminetoguchi there! If you want them personalized, call them before Thursday 10/5. I’ll be swinging back w @pacylin on our Very Asian Book Trip and you can also order signed personalized copies of best-seller Chinese Menu too! See link in bio for details on our upcoming adventure! We’re launching w an in-person event @high_five_books tomorrow 10/2 at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there! 📷 @bonnie_mccarthy_studio #veryasianbooktrip #gracelin #debbimichikoflorence #jasminetoguchi #veryasian
Hey! Only 4 more days till @pacylin & I get to launch our Very Asian Book Trip w an in-person event @high_five_books! We’ll be signing books and sharing plans of our boba- drinking ramen-eating (& more) shenanigans! Hope you’ll come see us on Tuesday 10/3 at 6:30. And you can follow along virtually on our trip here. See pinned post for more details! #veryasianbooktrip #gracelin #debbimichikoflorence #authorlife #booksigning #bookevent #florencema #jasminetoguchi #chinesemenu #booksforkids
Thank you everyone for the book birthday wishes! Yesterday I celebrated the release of Jasmine Toguchi Great Gardener by buying myself this tiny adorable succulent @plants_by_the_pool (named Jasmine) and dango from @arisuanime because Jasmine and family go to Kyoto & visit Nisihiki (food) Market. And @bob.florence got me these beautiful roses. Come celebrate w me @rjjulia tomorrow 9/28 at 5pm - I’ll be reading fr the book, talking about the inspiration for the series, and there will be a Q&A and origami crafts! Plus a book signing. Hope to see you there! RSVP link in bio under Events. Art by Elizabet Vuković #jasminetoguchi #booklaunch #bookstoreevents #chapterbooks #rjjulia #madisonct #debbimichikoflorence