Harmony Becker
AmericanYoung Adult (YA)Coming of Age
Harmony Becker is an American cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic novelist. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is best known for writing and illustrating the award-winning graphic novel Himawari House (2021) and for illustrating George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Her work often explores themes of identity, language, and cultural belonging; she has cited Studio Ghibli as a major influence and has worked as both writer-illustrator and as an illustrator for other authors. Becker has lived and worked in Mexico City.
Awards
["Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature (Himawari House, 2022)"]
Notable Works
['Himawari House', 'They Called Us Enemy (illustrator)', 'It Rhymes with Takei (illustrator)']
