AANHPI Heritage Month: When Cherry Blossoms Fall - Book Reading

Join Katrina Goldsaito for the debut of her new book, When Cherry Blossoms Fall, and an interactive reading

Little Yuna can’t wait for her great-grandmother’s cherry tree to bloom. She and her hībāchan spend each day outside, watching the tree’s flowers open. But once the tree blooms, the moment is so brief before it loses its petals again—this is what her hībāchan calls mono no aware. It isn’t until her great grandmother—and the petals she loves—are gone that Yuna finally understands what the phrase really means: an awareness that some things don’t last forever.

After the reading, join us for a Q&A, book signing and a cherry blossom craft activity!

AANHPI Heritage Month at Boston Children’s Museum
Every May, the acknowledgement of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month offers an intentional time to learn about and celebrate the multidimensional histories, cultures, and lived experiences of AANHPI identifying communities, and to uplift the voices and stories that shape our society.

This year, Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing AANHPI Heritage Month with a series of music, dance, visual art, film, and storytelling programs developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Geared for children and families, these interactive activities highlight the artistic practices of local AANHPI identifying creatives. Visitors are invited to engage with topics of identity, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them. 

At Boston Children’s Museum, we work towards affirming and supporting all identities. We recognize that belonging is not limited to a single day or celebration, but something that develops over time. We also believe that sometimes people may need to feel invited into a space in order to experience a sense of belonging. Because of this, some of our programs are designed to center specific communities, and we invite everyone to join in the celebration.