Hibiku Kotoba, a podcast series

Episode 2: Mia Ayumi Malhotra

On becoming a poet, Mia Ayumi Malhotra reflects on the challenges and joys of becoming an author. She found a deeper connection with her Nikkei roots while writing her latest release, Mothersalt.  She reflects on pregnancy, childrearing, mothering, past and present ways we nurture and sustain ourselves. Mia shares her poem, “To My Many Mothers, Issei and Nisei” from her book, Isako, Isako. 

Host: Kathleen Wong

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