Maya Tatsukawa
illustrator & book designer & translator
illustrator & book designer & translator
Hello, I'm Maya!
And yes, I am petite (which means small in french) but bigger than a pencil.
My life and work is a never-ending happy project, where I strive to add a small piece of happiness to a person's day with a smile or laugh in the picture books I illustrate and sometimes write. I also design children's books created by brilliant authors and illustrators during the day for Penguin Random House.
When I'm not designing, illustrating, or thinking about children's books,
you can find me baking desserts, eating ice cream, or searching for
the perfect scone just outside of Boston.
For book design inquiries or JP→EN translation inquiries, please contact me at petitemayat(at)gmail.com
And yes, I am petite (which means small in french) but bigger than a pencil.
My life and work is a never-ending happy project, where I strive to add a small piece of happiness to a person's day with a smile or laugh in the picture books I illustrate and sometimes write. I also design children's books created by brilliant authors and illustrators during the day for Penguin Random House.
When I'm not designing, illustrating, or thinking about children's books,
you can find me baking desserts, eating ice cream, or searching for
the perfect scone just outside of Boston.
For book design inquiries or JP→EN translation inquiries, please contact me at petitemayat(at)gmail.com
For book illustration inquiries, please contact my lovely agent, Wendi Gu, at wgu(at)sjga.com
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絵本作家・児童書デザイナー・翻訳家
マサチューセッツ州で生まれ育ち、現在もボストン在住。
絵本作家、児童書デザイナー、翻訳家として活動。
日常生活での小さな幸せを忘れない事を心掛けながら
チャーミングで笑顔になる作品を目標にしている。
連絡はこちらまで petitemayat(at)gmail.com
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BOOKS
The Bear in My Family (2020, Dial Books)
Dandelion Magic (2021, Dial Books)
Sunday Pancakes (2022, Dial Books)
Give This Book Away (2022, Knopf Books)
Mole is Not Alone (2023, Henry Holt)
Otter Carries On (2025, Henry Holt)
マサチューセッツ州で生まれ育ち、現在もボストン在住。
絵本作家、児童書デザイナー、翻訳家として活動。
日常生活での小さな幸せを忘れない事を心掛けながら
チャーミングで笑顔になる作品を目標にしている。
連絡はこちらまで petitemayat(at)gmail.com
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BOOKS
The Bear in My Family (2020, Dial Books)
Dandelion Magic (2021, Dial Books)
Sunday Pancakes (2022, Dial Books)
Give This Book Away (2022, Knopf Books)
Mole is Not Alone (2023, Henry Holt)
Otter Carries On (2025, Henry Holt)
RECOGNITION
Theodore Seuss Geisel Award Honor 2021 - The Bear in My Family
Theodore Seuss Geisel Award Honor 2021 - The Bear in My Family