A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics

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Samuel Sattin Patrick Macias

A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga

Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics

Samuel Sattin, Patrick Macias, Utomaru

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Running Press Kids
21 November 2023

Series: A Kid's Fan Guide

An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom.

Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga fans, writers, and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga includes chapters on:

History and importance of anime and manga

Breakdowns of how anime and manga are made

Recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy

Pro-tips on how to create your own anime and manga and to be involved in cosplay communities

A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga is packed with eye-catching two-color illustrations, fascinating facts, inspiring interviews, a glossary, and more to help young fans navigate and contribute to the growing anime and manga space.

By: Samuel Sattin, Patrick Macias
Illustrated by: Utomaru
Imprint: Running Press Kids
Country of Publication: China
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780762483938
ISBN 10: 0762483938
Series: A Kid's Fan Guide
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 21 November 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Samuel Sattin is a writer and coffee addict. In May of 2022, he launched a Kickstarter with the artist team Gurihiru for Unico: Awakening in coordination with Tezuka Productions in Japan. He is also the writer of Buzzing, and the forthcoming history of roleplaying games, Side Quest. He adapted the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy (WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells) to graphic novel format, has written screenplays for PBS, and previously wrote books such as Bezkamp, Legend, and The Silent End. His nonfiction work has appeared or been featured in The Nib, The Atlantic, NPR, and elsewhere. He graduated with an MFA in comics from California College of the Arts and a creative writing MFA from Mills College, freelances in animation development, and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. He currently resides in Northern California. Patrick Macias is the editor in chief of Otaku USA magazine, the founding editor of Crunchyroll News, and the author of numerous books about Japanese pop culture including TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion. In addition to contributing liner notes to the Criterion Collection and Arrow Video, he also wrote the original story for the anime series URAHARA which was simulcast globally in 2017. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Patrick now lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Reviews for A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics

"""For a primer that covers many core components of the manga and anime subculture, this is an accurate entrance work to recommend to curious minds and new otaku."" --School Library Journal ""An accessible, inclusive, and fun guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate the history of anime and manga, while giving these young readers informative and practical advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom.""--Midwest Book Review ""This engaging and well-researched guide features interviews, in-depth historical and cultural information, and essential contextual information within an exciting and easy-to-read format. Illustrated with vivid pink and purple original illustrations from Utomaru that contextualize the subject charmingly, this guide is a kawaii dream for any anime and manga fan.""--Booklist"