Halfway There
My newest graphic novel—a reflection on growing up mixed race Japanese American and a challenging year abroad in Tokyo.
Little Brown Ink • Fall 2024
Kokoro
A compilation of my most popular online comics. This book was self-published and sold exclusively through a Kickstarter campaign.
Self-published • Fall 2020
Diary of a Tokyo Teen
The book that started it all! A lighthearted journey across Tokyo and Kyoto from the perspective of a fifteen year old Christine.
Tuttle Publishing • Fall 2016
Christine Mari is a Japanese American artist and author based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her autobiographical comics about mental health and identity. Her online comics resonate with her readers, who find comfort in her honest, gentle storytelling.
Her latest project is Halfway There, a graphic memoir released in October 2024.
Christine is represented by Samantha Haywood of Transatlantic Literary.
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Events
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Awards
Bank Street Children's Book Committee, The Best Children's Books of the Year 2025
Best Books of 2025, School Library Journal - Graphic Novels
2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards – Best Book by Youth Author (Under 18)
ALA 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
IBPA 2015 Benjamin Franklin Awards – Silver Winner, Best New Voice: Children's/YA
Reviews
Halfway There
School Library Journal - Starred Review
Great Graphic Novels (American Library Association)
Good Comics for Kids (School Library Journal)
Diary of a Tokyo Teen
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