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Tamiko F. Nimura biography

Tamiko F. Nimura is a Japanese American writer, historian, and editor whose work often explores themes of identity, family history, and the Japanese American experience. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Washington. Nimura’s writing has appeared in publications such as The Seattle Times, Discover Nikkei, and Hippocampus Magazine. She is a regular contributor to the Densho Blog, where she writes about Japanese American history and community.

Nimura is the author of Rosa Franklin: A Life in Health Care, Public Service, and Social Justice, published by the Washington State Legislature Oral History Program in 2020. She is also the co-author, with Frank Abe, of We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration, a graphic novel published by Chin Music Press in 2021. This work presents the stories of Japanese Americans who resisted incarceration during World War II.

In addition to her books, Nimura has contributed essays and articles to anthologies and online platforms, focusing on topics such as intergenerational trauma, cultural heritage, and social justice. She has participated in public history projects and community events related to Japanese American history.

In 2021, We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration was published by Chin Music Press.