Mariko Tamaki

Mariko Tamaki

CanadianLiterary FictionContemporary FictionYoung Adult (YA)Graphic NovelComing of Ageb. 1975

Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer and artist known for her graphic novels, including "Skim," "Emiko Superstar," and "This One Summer." She has also written for major comic book publishers like Marvel and DC Comics, working on titles such as "She-Hulk," "Hulk," "Supergirl," and "Wonder Woman." Her work often explores themes of identity, queerness, and coming-of-age. Tamaki has received numerous awards for her writing, including Eisner Awards and Caldecott Honors.

Awards

['Ignatz Award', 'Joe Shuster Award', 'Doug Wright Award', 'Eisner Award', 'Caldecott Honor', 'Michael L. Printz Award', 'Rudolph Dirks Award', 'Dayne Ogilvie Prize Honour of Distinction', 'Walter Award', 'Harvey Award']

Notable Works

['Skim', 'This One Summer', 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me', 'Cold', 'Emiko Superstar', 'Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass', 'I Am Not Starfire', 'Roaming']

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