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Yas Imamura is an Asian American illustrator living in Portland, Oregon.

Her works include collaborations with Anthropologie, Sanrio as well as her growing list of children’s books. Her preferred materials are gouache and watercolor and often finds herself drawn to projects that are playful, mysterious and a little offbeat.

Yas Imamura is represented by Susan Penny — to work with Yas please email Susan

Starred Review
"This lovely, inspiring story unfolds in Imamura’s muted art, cushioning the harsh reality of how Japanese Americans were treated during World War II."
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nomination - Picture Book  image
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nomination - Picture Book
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Overall winner - Children's Choice
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8-12's Winner
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Shortlisted
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Best Children’s Books 2021
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Longlisted
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