SHARON FUJIMOTO-JOHNSON
AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR
public events
2026
Announced events are listed below. You may also subscribe to my Google events calendar.
Event: Authors on the Move! 2026 Gala
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, 500 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Events: San Mateo County Libraries
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10:30 AM Pacifica Sharp Park Branch
3:00 PM Half Moon Bay Branch
Two live readings of SHELL SONG will be presented in connection with One Book, One Coast 2026, in which almost 200 library systems in California, Oregon, and Washington will be reading George Takei's book, THEY CALLED US ENEMY. Sharon's presentation will introduce the historical context for the Japanese American incarceration, her family history, and a behind-the-scenes look at her creation process. View the actual shell collection that inspired SHELL SONG and participate in a rubber stamping craft activity.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H. St., East Sacramento, CA
11:00 -11:30 AM Reading: THE MOCHI MAKERS (Children's Stage)
12:30 - 1:15 Panel: "Home Grown," moderated by Beth Ruyak (Freedom Lounge)
Signing books all day in the children's area
Indie Bookstore Day: Sacramento Book Crawl
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 AM to noon: Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson and Jennifer K. Morita
Old Haunts Bookshop
8789 Auburn Folsom Rd Suite C, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Story time, craft activities, Jennifer Morita's delicious butter mochi!
Event: Sunnyvale Public Library
Saturday, May 2, 2026
3:00 PM
A live reading of SHELL SONG in connection with One Book, One Coast 2026, in which almost 200 library systems in California, Oregon, and Washington will be reading George Takei's book, THEY CALLED US ENEMY. Sharon's presentation will introduce the historical context for the Japanese American incarceration, her family history, and a behind-the-scenes look at her creation process. View the actual shell collection that inspired SHELL SONG and participate in a rubber stamping craft activity.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Berkeley Public Library | Community Room
11:45 AM
Summer School: Suzume no Gakko
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Readings at 11 AM and 12:30 PM
Fairytale Town: 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Author Visit: Celebrating the release of Archana Maniar's THE LOST PHOTOGRAPH
Sunday, September 20, 2026
4 PM
Old Haunts Bookshop 8789 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, CA
Celebrate Archana Maniar's new historical fiction novel The Lost Photograph at Old Haunts Bookshop. Archana will be in conversation with Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson, followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing. RSVP here.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation
9040 High Tech Ct., Elk Grove, CA
Craft fair hours: 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Note: Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson will be at the craft fair until noon.
Honouliuli: A History Awakened
Sunday, September 27 2026
4-6 PM
Hawai'i Theatre
A unique immersive theatrical experience bringing the history of the Honouliuli Internment Camp to life through a powerful fusion of dance, music, and poetry. The performance will illuminate the experiences, resilience, and humanity of those who were incarcerated —offering audiences an unforgettable and deeply moving journey into this important chapter of history. Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson and daughter Lauren Fujimoto-Johnson will be reading their poems at this event.