Kimiko Murakami

First book in a new series of picture books by Healey and Fraser: Trailblazing Canadians Series.
Part of a trend in children’s literature to tell true stories and the lives of historic, innovative, and diverse people; similar to Little People, Big Dreams and Scholastic Canada Biography series.
Strong market interest in diverse & BIPOC children’s books.
Books in the series tell the life stories of captivating, unique, and diverse women in straightforward narratives for early readers.
No other direct comp—this is the first children’s picture book dedicated to Kimiko Murakami’s life story.
Contains a historical timeline, ideal for educational or classroom use.
Themes & topics include cultural diversity, racism, overcoming adversity, bravery, gender barriers, Japanese cultural traditions, internment, war, and personal strength.
Illustrator is Mixed Japanese-Canadian (fourth generation/Yonsei).

A Japanese-Canadian Pioneer