Author of “Navigating With(out) Instruments,” a book of poetry, micro essays and notes to self—which is being taught in contemporary literature, ethnic, and Asian American studies courses at the university level, and has gained critical acclaim from a wide spectrum of poets, authors, artists, musicians, academics, community leaders & activists.
tkk also narrates for audiobooks from time to time, and recently recorded her 13th title, “The Fervor,” by Alma Katsu, acknowledged by The New York Times’ “6 Audiobooks to Listen to Now.” Her other recordings include “The Memory Police” (Yoko Ogawa); “The Swimmers” (Julie Otsuka); “Intimacies” (Katie Kitamura); and “Temple Alley Summer,” by Sachiko Kashiwaba and Avery FIscher Udagawa, which garnered tkk a Earphone Award and an Audie Award nomination.
traci is the Director/Co-Founder of Tuesday Night Project; a core artist of Vigilant Love; a longtime supporter of Okaeri; and a lead organizer with the Nikkei Progressives/NCRR Reparations Committee and the newly formed National Nikkei Reparations Coalition.
tkk is a performer and principal writer for PULLproject Ensemble, co-led by aerial artist Kennedy Kabasares, and together with composer Howard Ho and their creative team, developed “TALES OF CLAMOR,” which premiered at the Aratani Theatre Black Box in 2019, and was recently awarded a National Theatre Project grant from NEFA (New England Foundation for the Arts), which support further development of the play and capacity to tour beginning in 2023.
Nikkei Interests
Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 7
Dec. 21, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 6
Nov. 16, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 5
Oct. 19, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 4
Sept. 21, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyemastu: After — Part 3
Aug. 17, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyematsu: After — Part 2
July 21, 2023
Tribute to Amy Uyematsu: After — Part 1
July 20, 2023
“this distant shore…”
June 15, 2023
Surrender — Part 3
May 18, 2023
Surrender — Part 2
April 20, 2023
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