Author Book Talk: The Distance Between Our Names

Book cover of: “The Distance Between Our Names.”

Past Event

Tue, Sep 29 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Little Tokyo, Meeting room

About the Event

Join us to hear journalist Paul Richter discuss his new book, The Distance Between Our Names, about the struggles of the early Japanese immigrants to America. 

Los Angeles History

For disability-related accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days prior to the event. The City will make every effort to accommodate requests received with less notice.

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