Satoshi Kitamura
Photo used with permission of Satoshi Kitamura.
Satoshi Kitamura has written over 20 picture books and illustrated many more. A multiple award-winner whose work has been translated all over the world, he lives in Kobe, Japan.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
- Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) by Osamu Tezuka
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Takeshi Motai, William Steig, David McKee
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I always loved both stories and drawing. A picture book combines the two. It’s a limitlessly versatile medium.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Write a lot and draw all the time if you want to be a good writer or artist.
