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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · March 11, 2025
Mural Island
A young artist finds a place to paint freely, discovering art's impermanence and impact.
40 pages
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Katie Yamasaki
Biography
Katie Yamasaki is a muralist, author, and teacher. When she was growing up, the World War II internment of 110,000 Japanese and Japanese American citizens was never discussed in school–even though most of Katie’s Japanese family was interned. Inspired by her family’s history, she wrote Fish for Jimmy to honor their bravery and the memory of those like them. Based in Brooklyn, New York, she travels widely across the world to paint in and work with diverse communities. She is passionate about art as dialogue and storytelling.
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5
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2
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6
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Book type breakdown: 6 picture books.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
A young artist finds a place to paint freely, discovering art's impermanence and impact.
Sale price
$1795
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021
A baker dad and daughter find joy and connection through baking and reclaiming life together.
Sale price
$1895
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
Naomi paints a mural to preserve her changing neighborhood and discovers love in unexpected places.
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$1799
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018
Lila's plans with her cousins go awry, but a surprise awaits that changes everything.
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$1695
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013
Two brothers face internment, one risks all to restore hope and strength.
Sale price
$1697
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