My Tokyo Summer: A Graphic Novel
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A charming and vibrant true story about an unforgettable summer in Japan!
Abby lives in the United States and loves comics, zines, and punk music. Yuuko lives in Japan and loves manga, American movies, and creating art. When Yuuko visits New York City and sees a comic that Abby made, she writes a letter to Abby and they become pen pals. Later, Abby takes the opportunity to enroll in a summer university program in Japan, and the two girls get the chance to meet in person. What follows are charming and funny adventures in Tokyo as Abby and Yuuko explore the city together. Things get even more exciting when they decide to combine their talents and make a comic to sell at Comiket, one of the largest comics conventions in the world. This will be an extraordinary summer of life-changing friendship!
Praise for My Tokyo Summer: A Graphic Novel
Praise for My Tokyo Summer:
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"An ode to artistic passion and self-published comics, manga, and zines. It encapsulates an international connection and a relationship that grew despite distance, language barriers, and cultural differences. A sweet story celebrating creativity, culture, and true friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A fun exploration... Utomaru’s art style beautifully captures 1990s youth culture with eye-catching color and a cheerful vibe. A great addition to graphic memoir collections." -- School Library Journal
"My Tokyo Summer is a vibrant, heartfelt, and inspiring journey that celebrates creativity, friendship, and the beautiful chaos of stepping outside your comfort zone. It’s a must-read for young readers, creators, dreamers and honestly, anyone who’s ever wanted to feel something real from a comic." -- Comic Crusaders
"Hand this book to artistic kids with big dreams, or to any reader who loves to travel, explore, and create." -- Literary Hub
"Full of sparkling enthusiasm and youthful energy... I would give this book to just about any kid or adult I knew who had the vaguest interest in manga or comics." -- Anime News Network
"Charming... an endearing book that will both educate and entertain young readers." -- Comic Watch
"An upbeat graphic novel that’s full of creativity, friendship and energy... Bright text and strong storyboarding along with expressive illustrations make it a delight from beginning to end." -- Cracking the Cover
"It’s truly the most fun I’ve had reading a book in a long time... A lifetime love of reading can happen from books like these. Spectacular." -- Perched Reads
"Panels are charmingly detailed and really help the reader get a sense of place and adventure and will likely inspire readers to want to visit Japan themselves. The author’s note at the end of the book is just as fascinating, showing photographs of the girls themselves, their comic booth and their real letters." -- Reading Middle Grade
