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My "first" school visit

Hello! It’s been a really long while.

Nov 22, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

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The process of illustrating a picture book biography

May 11, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

A few things happened in the past few weeks

Aug 3, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

I find myself limited.

May 29, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

answering your questions!?

Sep 28, 2024 • Toshi Nakamura

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A few things happened in the past few weeks

Little Golden Book, Crystal Kite Awards, and...

Aug 3, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

I find myself limited.

When you make a living as an illustrator, people often assume you've loved to draw since childhood.

May 29, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

The process of illustrating a picture book biography

Listening to Trees, written by Holly Thompson and illustrated by me

May 11, 2025 • Toshi Nakamura

answering your questions!?

my very first Q&A

Sep 28, 2024 • Toshi Nakamura

Aug 30, 2024 • Toshi Nakamura

Hello! How have you been lately?

Mar 22, 2024 • Toshi Nakamura

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My Books

Feelings Are Like Farts

Listening to Trees

Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight

Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX

Train Your Mind Like a Ninja

30 Secret Skills for Fun, Focus, and Resilience

Hush, Little Trucker

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