Katie Yamasaki works primarily as a muralist and picture book creator. She has painted more than eighty murals around the world, and her most recent book is Shapes, Lines, and Light. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their daughter. Ian Lendler is the author of the award-winning Stratford Zoo graphic novel series. He lives in San Rafael, California. Katie Yamasaki works primarily as a muralist and picture book creator. She has painted more than eighty murals around the world, and her most recent book is Shapes, Lines, and Light. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their daughter.
Champions the power of ordinary people to preserve what's lost through art.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Naomi's home--its sights, smells, sounds, and interactions--is forever a place of love.--Kirkus Reviews The nostalgic beauty and uniqueness of New York neighborhoods come to life in this lush, vibrant book by Yamasaki and Lendler, with muralist and author Yamasaki complementing the poignant message with delightful and memorable illustrations....Readers will be struck by the tear-jerking text and images in this book.--Booklist