{"product_id":"my-tokyo-summer-a-graphic-novel","title":"My Tokyo Summer: A Graphic Novel","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbby Denson is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eUniquely Japan\u003c\/i\u003e; the Kitty Sweet Tooth books, illustrated by Utomaru; \n\u003ci\u003eCool Tokyo Guide\u003c\/i\u003e; \n\u003ci\u003eCool Japan Guide\u003c\/i\u003e; \n\u003ci\u003eDolltopia\u003c\/i\u003e; and \n\u003ci\u003eTough Love.\u003c\/i\u003e She has written for comics series such as The Powerpuff Girls, The Simpsons, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and The Amazing Spider-Man Family. Her work has garnered the International Manga Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and the IPPY Award. Abby has taught and lectured at various venues, including the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, The New School, and Sophia University in Tokyo. Abby goes to Japan whenever she gets the chance. Visit her online at abbydenson.com. \n\u003cbr\u003e Utomaru is the Tokyo-based artist and illustrator of the Kitty Sweet Tooth books written by Abby Denson and of \n\u003ci\u003eDonutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e by Kim Chi and Stephan Lee. She creates artwork for magazines and posters for various clients. She also designs characters for music videos and anime, including \n\u003ci\u003eMuteking the Dancing Hero\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit Utomaru online at dddddd.moo.jp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMy Tokyo Summer\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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. \u003cb\u003eA sweet story celebrating creativity, culture, and true friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fun exploration... Utomaru's art style beautifully captures 1990s youth culture with \u003cb\u003eeye-catching color\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003echeerful vibe\u003c\/b\u003e. A great addition to graphic memoir collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMy Tokyo Summer\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003evibrant, heartfelt, and inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e journey that celebrates creativity, friendship, and the beautiful chaos of stepping outside your comfort zone. It's \u003cb\u003ea must-read\u003c\/b\u003e for young readers, creators, dreamers and honestly, anyone who's ever wanted to feel something real from a comic.\" -- Comic Crusaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781546111283, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/29\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9781339006536, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496185954582,"sku":"9781546111283","price":31.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781546111283.jpg?v=1783057013","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/my-tokyo-summer-a-graphic-novel","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}