My Tokyo Summer:
Author Meet & Greet with Abby Denson

Join us at Kinokuniya New York for a special meet-and-greet and book signing with Abby Denson, celebrating her new book, My Tokyo Summer!

Illustrated by artist Utomaru, this charming YA graphic memoir follows a journey of friendship, cultural exchange, and pursuing dreams. Don’t miss your chance to meet author Abby Denson in person and have your copy signed!

About the Author

Abby Denson is the author of Uniquely Japan; the Kitty Sweet Tooth books, illustrated by Utomaru; Cool Tokyo Guide; Cool Japan Guide; Dolltopia; and Tough Love. 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.

Synopsis

Abby lives in the United States and loves comics, zines, and punk music. Yuukolives in Japan and loves manga, American movies, and creating art. WhenYuuko visits New York City and sees a comic that Abby made, she writes aletter to Abby and they become pen pals. Later, Abby takes the opportunity toenroll in a summer university program in Japan, and the two girls get thechance to meet in person. What follows are charming and funny adventures inTokyo as Abby and Yuuko explore the city together. Things get even moreexciting when they decide to combine their talents and make a comic to sell atComiket, one of the largest comics conventions in the world. This will be anextraordinary summer of life-changing friendship!