Adam Aitken <\/strong><\/a>is a teacher, poet, and non-fiction writer, who was born in London, United Kingdom. He spent his early childhood in Thailand and Malaysia, before settling in Sydney, Australia. Winner of the 2021 Patrick White Award, he is the author of six full length collections of poetry, most recently \u2018Revenants\u2019 (2022) and \u2018Archipelago\u2019 (2018), which was shortlisted for the Kenneth Slessor Prize and the Prime Minister\u2019s Literary Awards. He was Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Hawai’i, and Poet in Residence at the Keesing Studio in Paris in 2011. He co-edited \u2018Contemporary Asian Australian Poets\u2019 in 2013. His writing shows a deep interest in contemporary cultural issues, especially issues of identity and cultural hybridity. His memoir \u2018One Hundred Letters Home\u2019 (2016) was longlisted for the Association for the Study of Australian Literature Medal in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Akira Kamada<\/strong><\/a> is a contemporary sculptor and installation artist who focuses on issues of social justice, and the impact of human behaviour on the natural environment. He mostly works with organic or recycled materials.<\/p>\n Alanna Everitt<\/strong><\/a> is a creative 10-year-old artist from Vancouver, Canada, where she lives with her parents and younger sister. After learning about the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II in her social studies class, Alanna has developed a deep interest in understanding historical injustices and honouring those affected. With natural curiosity and intelligence beyond her years, Alanna approaches this commemorative project as an opportunity to connect with history in a meaningful way. She brings a fresh perspective and sincere desire to honour the memory of internees through her artistic expression. Alanna enjoys various creative pursuits, including visual arts, aerial silks, and gymnastics. An avid reader, she finds inspiration in stories that help her understand diverse perspectives and experiences, a quality she hopes to bring to this memorial project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Alli Parker<\/strong><\/a> is a Japanese Australian author and screenwriter living on the Lands of the Wurundjeri people in Melbourne, Australia. Her debut novel, ‘At the Foot of the Cherry Tree’ became an instant bestseller and is a novelisation of the true story of Australia’s first Japanese war bride, Cherry Parker, also Alli’s grandmother. Her second novel, ‘<\/em>Until the Red Leaves Fall’, was published in 2025 and explores more Australian Japanese forgotten histories. Her screenwriting work includes ‘Jack Irish’, ‘Secret Bridesmaids’ Business’ and ‘Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Andras Keszei<\/strong><\/a> is a scientist, teacher, and artist. He works on the genetics and ecology of plants and currently lectures in this field at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. He also dabbles in scientific illustration and printmaking. He was born in Hungary and has spent close to 30 years of his life in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Andrew Hasegawa<\/strong><\/a> is a fourth-generation Japanese Australian. His great-grandfather Setsutaro Hasegawa immigrated to Australia in 1897. Andrew is an Australian and also a proud Nikkei Australian. From a young age, he had a keen interest in his Japanese heritage, and at the age of 20, he went to Japan. The quest to know who he was and why his great-grandfather came to Australia has become a driving force in his life. Andrew was a 2024 scholar-in-residence for the international collaborative project Past Wrongs Future Choices. He has written research papers and continues to speak publicly about Nikkei Australian histories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Anika Taggart<\/a><\/strong> is 7 years old, the daughter of Yasue and John Taggart. She lives in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Aniselina Nishi<\/strong><\/a> is 24 years old, born in Aotearo<\/span>a \/ New Zealand and grew up on the islands of Tonga. She has always been a naturally artistic person, drawing since she was a little girl. She now resides in New Zealand and still enjoys creating artistic works whenever inspiration strikes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Anna Sachiko Turnbull Wilkinson<\/strong><\/a> (she\/her) is a historian specialising in Asian Australian history, migration, memory, post-1945 conflicts, and the intersection of gender and race. Being part of the Japanese Australian diaspora, Anna is interested in how intimate and personal experiences intersect with larger histories and national narratives. Through her doctoral research, Anna is examining the social and cultural history of Asian Australian war bride marriages between 1945 and 1975. She is passionate about connecting with wider audiences and has given several public talks about her research, including a panel organised by Nikkei Australia for Women\u2019s History Month 2025. Anna was also featured in ABC Radio National\u2019s History Listen episode titled ‘My Grandmother is a Japanese War Bride’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div> Annabelle Louys<\/strong><\/a> is a primary school student in Canberra, Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n Akira Kamada\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Alanna Everitt\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Alli Parker\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Andras Keszei\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Andrew Hasegawa\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Anika Taggart\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Aniselina Nishi\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Anna Sachiko Turnbull Wilkinson\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Annabelle Louys\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>
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\n \n Aoife Wilkinson and Conor Fieldstead\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>