Kathleen Burkinshaw

Kathleen Burkinshaw is an award winning Japanese American author and daughter of a Hibakusha. She’s presented to middle/high schools worldwide for over 12 yrs, as well as been a featured guest on NHK World Japan, AANHPI Magazines, numerous podcasts and at the United Nations (NYC).

Writing is her outlet in daily struggle with chronic pain from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Her novel, The Last Cherry Blossom, is now a UN Ed Resource for Teachers/Students.