Kodomo Eigojuko

英語で日本を紹介しよう! マンガで楽しく学ぶ、異文化コミュニケーションのための一冊。ひな祭り、お花見、七夕、お盆、お月見、七五三、年越し、お正月 など、春夏秋冬の日本の行事を英語と日本語で解説。NYで活躍中のコミック・アーティスト・Misako Rocks!氏による日本進出第一号作。 ──小学校5年生の女の子・メイの家のお隣に、同い年の女の子・ケイティ一家がアメリカから引っ越してきた! メイは、日本文化をケイティに説明しようとして、悪戦苦闘……。─

 












日本アマゾン

Detective Jermain Volume 1

Jermain, the sixteen-year-old daughter of famous detective parents, can’t stop playing detective herself and nosing into other people’s business. When she realizes that some of the students and teachers at school are acting very strange, she has to solve the mystery! Jermaine’s friends Andy, a shy but cute computer geek, and Travis, a popular heartbreaker, are her partners in detection—and they both have feelings for her. Between the dangers at school and this unexpected love triangle, what will Jermain do?











Rock and Roll Love

When Misako comes from Japan to the U.S. as an exchange student, she is overwhelmed by all the cultural differences. But then she befriends Natalie, the daughter of her host family, and quickly becomes acclimated to her American high school. One night, Natalie takes her to see a rock band, and Misako meets Zack, the lead singer. Suddenly, Misako’s world is turned upside down. Zack is gorgeous and talented. His songs move Misako deeply. But Zack is a magnet for groupies and a big flirt to boot. Misako is convinced she doesn’t stand a chance. So the two become friends, and Misako tries to ignore her feelings. But then Zack starts to give her mixed signals. Should Misako risk their friendship to tell him how she feels? This new story by talented manga artist Misako Rocks! has all the irresistible drama and humor of first love.







Biker Girl

Aki is a bookish teen who finds a magic bike while cleaning out her grandfather’s garage. After she questions him, her grandfather tells her the story of how her beloved cousin Toru was killed by a rogue biker gang. Incredibly, Aki’s special connection to the bike transforms her into Biker Girl, a sassy heroine with expert biker skills. And so she sets out to avenge her cousin’s death with the help of Kai, a childhood friend who may be turning into a boyfriend. . . . Meet Aki, Biker Girl, and the rest of the characters!










 
 

Jan 19th, Feb 2nd and 16th
Manga Workshop
Castle Hill Library - Bronx
Jan 30th
Manga Workshop and Book Signing Oceanside Library - Long Island
Feb 1st
Speech and Book Signing
Jane Adams High School - Bronx
Feb 25th
Workshop and Book Signing Metropolitan Museum - NYC
March 14, 21st and 28th
Manga Workshop
Fort Washington Library - NYC
March 16th
Speech
PS 321 - Brooklyn

April 1st
Manga Workshop and Book Signing
Japan Society - NYC

April 11th
Speech and Book Signing
Ritsumeikan University - Kyoto, Japan
April 19th
Speech
Hosei University - Tokyo, Japan
April 24th
Speech
Ichigao Junior High School
Yokohama Kanagawa



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