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We’re delighted to host Shigeko Ito, local author of The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood. In this intimate gathering, Shigeko will share reflections on healing and resilience, followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 1–4pm (brief talk at 2pm)
Location: East West Books & Gifts, 110 3rd Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020
Come connect, ask questions, and have your book signed.
Author Bio:
Shigeko Ito grew up in Japan and immigrated to the United States to pursue higher education. She studied early childhood education, earning a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Drawing on cross-cultural experiences and academic expertise, she explores themes of trauma, resilience, and healing, with a particular focus on childhood emotional neglect. Her work has appeared on the CPTSD Foundation blog and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America website. In 2025, she was named a semifinalist in the nonfiction category of the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Awards. She worked in Montessori preschools for many years and lives in Seattle with her husband and beloved animals.
