You are invited to tea and conversation with Hiroshima atom bomb survivor, author and activist Hideko Tamura Snider from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Peace House, 543 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520.

This intimate gathering honoring Hideko – sponsored by Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance, Peace House and One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI) – provides a perfect opportunity to talk with one of the region’s most dedicated activists whose life work has been devoted to promoting peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. Hideko’s life story, told in her book One Sunny Day, is one of courage and perseverance and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing threat of nuclear warfare. Hideko will share stories from her memoir and welcome questions from attendees.

Both Hideko’s memoir One Sunny Day and her picture book written for children, When a Peace Tree Blooms, will be available to purchase that day; and she will be signing books upon request after speaking to the group. Her books are also available locally at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, and Barnes & Noble in Medford.

When a Peace Tree Blooms, illustrated in soft watercolors by Japanese artist Mari Kishi, tells the story of a young child meeting an elderly couple planting special seeds. It’s a universal tale of resilience, hope and creating peace in the world. It acknowledges the challenges of loss, choices, and the rewards of joining together to rebuild a better life. It can also serve as a healing and empowering story for any young child facing devastation and loss, or a way for friends and classmates to gain deeper empathy for what others may have experienced. It is now available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Ukrainian, with a Russian translation ready to publish.

In 2007, Hideko founded One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, to educate the public about the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and to plant seeds of peace, hope and reconciliation among people of the world. Hideko has made numerous presentations to organizations throughout the U.S. of her personal experience with the effects of nuclear weapons and her healing process. Learn more about Hideko’s efforts on the OSDI website.

Attendance at the tea is free, but please reserve your place by emailing info@sopachamama.org.