The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Member Books

Kazumi Wilds, writer/illustrator

Born in Tokyo, Kazumi Wilds graduated from Women's art colleges in Tokyo majoring in Japanese painting (Nihonga). Whilst living in the US she wrote her first picture book "Hajime in the North Woods", about her first son and the wild animals in MN where she lived, which was published by Arcade Publishing of New York in 1994. Wilds now lives and paints in the mountains of Shimane prefecture in Japan.

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Hajime in the North Woods
story & illustrations by Kazumi Wilds
Arcade Publishing, New York
published in 1994
ISBN 1-55970-240-0

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Itsumo Tanoshii (Always Fun)
story & illustrations by Kazumi Wilds
Publisher: Aslan Shobo 2003
ISBN 4-900656-33-x

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Kitsune no Furisode (Fox's Long-Sleeved Kimono)
story by Husako Yamamoto, illustration by Kazumi Wilds
Publisher: Aslan Shobo 2005
ISBN 4-900656-43-

SCBWI TOKYO
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.

The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people.

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Tokyo branch offers members support, information, and education at a local level in mainland Japan.