A giant child hugs an apartment building, with a blue silhouette of a cityscape in the distance.

Special Storytime: Katie Yamasaki

November 4, 2023 at 2 - 2:30 pm

Reading Library

Free with Museum admission

Join author/artist Katie Yamasaki as she reads from her book, Everything Naomi Loved, co-written with Ian Lendler. Katie will share the materials she uses when painting murals and making books, and discuss the stories behind these projects that help young readers understand how art can be used to cope with big changes, and the challenging feelings that can accompany them.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.

Who You'll Meet

Katie Yamasaki

Katie Yamasaki is a muralist and children’s book artist. She has traveled widely, painting over 80 murals with diverse communities around the world that explore local issues of identity and social justice. Her children’s book work focuses on similar themes of social justice and stories from underrepresented communities.

Artist website