Emiri Hayashi

Biography

Emiri Hayashi was born in Osaka, Japan. She graduated from Sophia University (Tokyo) in 1996 with a degree in French Literature. After working for a publishing house, she moved to France in 1999 and continued her studies in graphic design at LISAA of Paris. This is where she realized her passion to become a children’s illustrator. She has since illustrated numerous children’s books and press. She lives and works in Paris.