Carolyn Nakagawa
May 26th, 2026
Fourth-generation Anglo-Japanese Canadian writer Carolyn Nakagawa has written books, museum exhibits, poetry and plays exploring Japanese Canadian history and culture. A graduate of UBC in English Literature and Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies, Nakagawa previously worked at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, where she introduced thousands of students to Japanese Canadian history through educational tours. In Asahi: Japanese-Canadian Baseball Heroes (Heritage House Publishing $22.95), illustrated by Erica Isomura, Nakagawa traces the history of the Vancouver Asahi baseball team from its founding in 1914 through its rise as a championship-winning team and cultural symbol for Japanese Canadians. The book examines racism, internment during the Second World War and the lasting legacy of the Asahi spirit through contemporary youth baseball programs inspired by the team. 9781772035926
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