Hi, I'm Misako Rocks!

I’m a Japanese Manga Artist who’s published several manga books all over the world.

I also teach virtual manga lessons at my online community Learn Manga with Misako .

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How to Draw Kawaii Manga CHARACTERS

Release Date – April 16th

How to Draw Kawaii Manga FASHION

Release Date – June 11th

"Self-esteem, friendships, and second chances are explored through her growth, leading to a satisfying conclusion. Drawn in a manga style and displaying a deft use of color, this is a visually attractive and expressive story."

No Such Thing as Perfect

Written and illustrated by Misako Rocks!

On-sale 11/07/23
Ages 9 – 13; graphic novel

Order now from your favorite bookseller!

Emma can’t help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can’t seem to please her mom as much as her sister does.

The more Emma measures herself alongside Julia and others, the more pressure she feels to try to change. But trying to be as good as everyone else at everything is exhausting and frustrating.

With help from her friends and basketball teammates, as well as Lexi, the French bulldog she’s dogsitting, Emma realizes that there’s no such thing as “perfect”―and it feels better to be true to herself, instead of trying to please others. But will other people, especially her mom, understand that Emma may not excel at the same things as her sister?

 

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Classes & virtual lessons

Click below to access Misako’s FREE Manga tutorials on Youtube!

Misako Rocks! is also available for private lessons as well as visiting schools, libraries, community  centers and conferences.
She teaches weekly live zoom manga lessons at her online community Learn Manga with Misako for kids 7 to 12 years old who love kawaii, bubbly and positive manga drawing! If you are interested in, click below to access Learn Manga with Misako! 
New members will get first two weeks FREE!!!

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