Just before they closed, Leaves Book and Tea Shop held one last Afternoon with Authors event. That’s where I met Ann Katagiri. Just as Leaves combines books with food, so does Ann. Not only is she an author, but she’s soon to start her own cafe. Not only is her book a fun read, but it might inspire you to learn a new language, or two. As you’ll find out from the interview, Ann has specific dreams, and pursues them with determination and passion.

Ann Katagiri is a polyglot author wh...