Mural Island
by Katie Yamasaki
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Pub Date Mar 11 2025 | Archive Date Feb 28 2025
W. W. Norton & Company | Norton Young Readers
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Description
A young artist discovers a place to express themselves and the joy of an art community in this evanescent picture book.
Kengi drew.
Fast, busy, everywhere their hands could reach and feet could travel.
On the front steps, inside the fridge, across the bathroom mirror, atop the cafeteria tables, even on the roll of toilet paper. Kengi’s parents are frustrated, and their principal tells them they need to stop. But Ms. Beatriz tells Kengi there’s somewhere in the neighborhood that they should visit.
When Kengi arrives at Mural Island, they discover a place where people can paint safely, freely, and joyfully. So Kengi does. But they’re not the only one painting each day, and soon Kengi recognizes that their art doesn’t have to be permanent to be monumental.
With an electric, eye-catching new style from acclaimed picture book creator Katie Yamasaki, Mural Island celebrates art, expression, and the communities that cherish both.
About the Author: Katie Yamasaki works primarily as a muralist and picture book creator. She has painted more than eighty murals around the world, and her most recent book is Place Hand Here.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781324053927 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
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Featured Reviews
Melanie G, Librarian
Lots of fun, and so much color! Kids and adults will have fun looking through the vibrant pages and seeing Kengi create art.
Donna M, Reviewer
I thought that this book was a really lovely read!
Mural Island is a beautifully illustrated book about a child who loves to draw and share their art, they are looking for a way to display their art and they are pointed in the direction of Mural Island and they delightfully display their work... only to find that the next day it has been painted over by another artist, so they get to paint again and again, over and over.
We have a set of graffiti tunnels in London that has a similar concept and the art work there is stunning and the talent displayed it incredible and the book reminded me in a way of that.
I loved the illustrations, they really bring the book to life. It was very well written and a really enjoyable story about being yourself and being creative - there should be no bounds - it is a really inspirational book.
It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!
Reviewer 777781
The illustrations in this book were fantastic. It had such movement that it accompanied you all the way through the book. A cute story to show what an artist feels and how their brain works.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc
Victoria R, Librarian
A wonderfully vibrant, sweet story about a kid named Kengi who loves — and I mean LOVES — to create art. Wherever they go, whoever they're with, however they can: they create. Their principal sees this artistic potential and tells them to check out a place called Mural Island. Sure enough, Kengi gets to drawing and along the way, learns that impermanence doesn't mean unimportance.
Such a great message accompanied by beautiful illustrations!
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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