{"product_id":"a-kids-guide-to-anime-manga-exploring-the-history-of-japanese-animation-and-comics-9780762483938","title":"A Kid's Guide to Anime \u0026 Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga fans, writers, and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, \u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Anime \u0026amp; Manga\u003c\/i\u003e includes chapters on: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e History and importance of anime and manga \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Breakdowns of how anime and manga are made \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pro-tips on how to create your own anime and manga and to be involved in cosplay communities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Anime \u0026amp; Manga\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with eye-catching two-color illustrations, fascinating facts, inspiring interviews, a glossary, and more to help young fans navigate and contribute to the growing anime and manga space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel Sattin\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and coffee addict. In May of 2022, he launched a Kickstarter with the artist team Gurihiru for \u003ci\u003eUnico: Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e in coordination with Tezuka Productions in Japan. He is also the writer of \u003ci\u003eBuzzing\u003c\/i\u003e, and the forthcoming history of roleplaying games, \u003ci\u003eSide Quest\u003c\/i\u003e. He adapted the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy (\u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e) to graphic novel format, has written screenplays for PBS, and previously wrote books such as \u003ci\u003eBezkamp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLegend\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Silent End\u003c\/i\u003e. His nonfiction work has appeared or been featured in The Nib, The Atlantic, NPR, and elsewhere. He graduated with an MFA in comics from California College of the Arts and a creative writing MFA from Mills College, freelances in animation development, and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. He currently resides in Northern California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Macias\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eOtaku USA\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, the founding editor of Crunchyroll News, and the author of numerous books about Japanese pop culture including \u003ci\u003eTokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to contributing liner notes to the Criterion Collection and Arrow Video, he also wrote the original story for the anime series \u003ci\u003eURAHARA\u003c\/i\u003e which was simulcast globally in 2017. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Patrick now lives in Tokyo, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Running Press Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591325421842,"sku":"9780762483938","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce32d844-1043-4f34-9faa-8545bfb258ac.jpg?v=1732089577","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-kids-guide-to-anime-manga-exploring-the-history-of-japanese-animation-and-comics-9780762483938","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}