this is the first USA children’s book on the topic experienced authors, who consistently promote their new books and backlist appeals to kids who love anime and manga appeals to families with pre-school & elementary school age children, teachers, librarians, educators piggybacking on increasing popularity of anime and manga in the USA The Asian-American population (5% in 2010) will nearly double by 2050 (the fastest growing segment in the USA) Special sales appeal to children’s & cultural museums, graphic novel markets, and gift stores.