Attention manga and kawaii-loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga artwork with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! &nbsp; Misako is a Japanese manga comic artist who moved to the United States to pursue her dreams. With her online and in-person drawing lessons for children, and now with her Learn Manga with Misako series of books, she strives to help the next generation of young artists and readers bring their imaginations to life. &nbsp; Combining drawing tutorials with motivational messages that encourage artists to draw and think freely, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Charactersinspires kids ages 7 to 12 to unleash their creativity in the most entertaining way possible. &nbsp; This engaging and easy-to-follow book includes: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Helpful tips on how to use the book</li> <li>Instructions for drawing a range of kawaii faces with different expressions and facial features</li> <li>A chapter on drawing different bodies, as well as poses</li> <li>Practice pages that allow kids to draw within the book</li> <li>Tips for adding color and shading to bring kawaii creations to life</li> <li>Worksheets, resources, and more</li> </ul> Young artists everywhere will find inspiration in Misako's remarkable story as they follow her warm, accessible instructions in pursuit of their own dreams. Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters (Learn Manga with Misako)

Children's Books

Rocks!, Misako

Arts, Music & Photography

Walter Foster Jr.

Attention kawaii and fashion-loving tweens! Now you can learn to draw your own adorable manga fashions with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! &nbsp; Misako is a Japanese manga comic artist who moved to the United States to pursue her dreams. With her online and in-person drawing lessons for children, and now with her Learn Manga with Misako series of books, she strives to help the next generation of young artists and readers bring their imaginations to life. &nbsp; Combining drawing tutorials with motivational messages that encourage artists to draw and think freely, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashioninspires kids ages 7 to 12 to unleash their creativity in the most entertaining way possible. &nbsp; This engaging and easy-to-follow book includes: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Helpful tips on how to use the book</li> <li>Instructions for drawing kawaii-style accessories, clothing, hairstyles, and more</li> <li>Practice pages that allow kids to draw within the book</li> <li>Tips for adding color and shading to bring kawaii fashion creations to life</li> <li>Worksheets, resources, and more</li> </ul> Young artists everywhere will find inspiration in Misako's remarkable story as they follow her warm, accessible instructions in pursuit of their own dreams. Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion (Learn Manga with Misako)

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion: Learn to Draw Cute Clothes, Accessories, and More (Learn Manga with Misako)

Walter Foster Jr. ― Quarto Library

When a magic bike in her grandfather's garage turns bookish Aki into Biker Girl, a sassy heroine with expert biker skills, she sets out to avenge her cousin's death with the help of Kai, a childhood friend who may be turning into something more. Original.

Biker Girl

Disney/Hyperion

When Misako comes to the U.S. as an exchange student from Japan, she is overwhelmed by all the differences—the people, the culture, the indigestion! But with the help of her kind host family and their daughter Natalie, she quickly acclimates to her American high school. Then one night, Natalie brings her to see a band and Misako meets Zak, the lead singer. Suddenly Misako's world is turned upside down. Zak is gorgeous and his songs rock Misako to the core. She falls for him hard, but Zak is a girl magnet and much too flirtatious to trust as a boyfriend. So Misako suppresses her feelings and becomes his friend instead. But then Zak starts to give Misako mixed signals. Should she risk their friendship to tell him how she feels? Or will she end up hurting everyone she cares about? Based on the author’s own experience, this is an exuberant and funny tale of all the ups and downs of first love.

Rock and Roll Love

Hyperion Books for Children

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? 
This is the first in a new series by Misako Rocks!

Detective Jermain Volume 1

Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks

Bounce Back

Review\n"This story hits all the middle school sweet spots―friendship struggles, bullying, popularity, and awkward crushes....Though this book will have special appeal to manga readers, the universal story and engaging art will delight a wide range of middle schoolers." ―School Library Journal\nLilico, with the help of her cat, must learn to adjust to a new country, a new school, and new pressures in Bounce Back, a middle grade graphic novel from author/illustrator Misako Rocks! about finding your team and finding yourself.\nLilico’s life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She’s happy!\nThen comes her parents’ news: they’re moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to start all over. And that won’t be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her.\nLuckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them―along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nicco―Lilico just might figure out where she fits in.\nThis is age-appropriate, kid-friendly manga for kids - both elementary and middle school - that tells a story about friendship, new beginnings, and doing what you love, no matter what.\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 5-8-Lilico Takada is devastated when her parents decide to move from Osaka, Japan, to New York City. In Osaka, she had wonderful friends and was captain of her school's championship basketball team, but in New York, she is nervous and knows little English. Lilico tries to connect with the girls on her new school's basketball team, but they cruelly reject her. She's rescued by classmates who love Japanese culture-anime, manga, and especially the food-and they help her find the confidence to stand up for herself. Things get better, but Lilico is caught between these friends and her new teammates who don't get along. Help arrives in the form of her cat Nicco, who is now inhabited by a tough love guardian spirit. Can Lilico bring everyone together? This story hits all the middle school sweet spots-friendship struggles, bullying, popularity, and awkward crushes. Though the book reads Western-style, from left to right, the art features classic manga elements-characters with very expressive faces and large eyes, symbols conveying action or emotion, and tiny pictures with extra commentary, all artfully wedged into the panels. The colors are soft yet vibrant. Untranslated words written with Japanese characters enhance the story. Back matter includes lessons in drawing, creating DIY versions of the characters' fashions, and learning the Japanese language. VERDICT Though this book will have special appeal to manga readers, the universal story and engaging art will delight a wide range of middle schoolers.-Carla Riemer, Berkeley, CAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Bounce Back (Bounce Back, 1)

Animals

Feiwel & Friends

Bounce Back 2: No Such Thing as Perfect

Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does. The more Emma measures herself alongside Julia and others, the more pressure she feels to try to change. But trying to be as good as everyone else at everything is exhausting and frustrating. With help from her friends and basketball teammates, as well as Lexi, the French bulldog she's dogsitting, Emma realizes that there's no such thing as "perfect"--and it feels better to be true to herself, instead of trying to please others. But will other people, especially her mom, understand that Emma may not excel at the same things as her sister?

Comics & Graphic Novels

Review\n"This story hits all the middle school sweet spots―friendship struggles, bullying, popularity, and awkward crushes....Though this book will have special appeal to manga readers, the universal story and engaging art will delight a wide range of middle schoolers." ―School Library Journal\nLilico, with the help of her cat, must learn to adjust to a new country, a new school, and new pressures in Bounce Back, a middle grade graphic novel from author/illustrator Misako Rocks! about finding your team and finding yourself.\nLilico’s life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She’s happy!\nThen comes her parents’ news: they’re moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to start all over. And that won’t be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her.\nLuckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them―along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico―Lilico just might figure out where she fits in.\nThis is age-appropriate, kid-friendly manga for kids - both elementary and middle school - that tells a story about friendship, new beginnings, and doing what you love, no matter what.

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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters (Learn Manga with Misako)

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion (Learn Manga with Misako)

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion: Learn to Draw Cute Clothes, Accessories, and More (Learn Manga with Misako)

Biker Girl

Rock and Roll Love

Detective Jermain Volume 1

Bounce Back (Bounce Back, 1)

Bounce Back 2: No Such Thing as Perfect

Bounce Back

Bounce Back 2: No Such Thing as Perfect