Nat Iwata

Nat Iwata has worked as an art director, 3D artist, illustrator, professor, and animator on everything from video games to children's books. His debut picture book, Sumo Joe, was called "a refreshing new take on the martial arts genre" by Kirkus Reviews. Like Wat, Nat is also Japanese American, about 5' 7" tall, but lousy at basketball. He lives in Washington state with his wife and three boys, all of whom serve as an endless source of encouragement and inspiration. You can visit him online at iwataillustration.com.


Books

  • Wat Takes His Shot
    The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
    By Cheryl Kim, Nat Iwata
    Hardcover: $20.95
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    Wat Takes His Shot

    Wat Takes His Shot

    The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
    By Cheryl Kim, Nat Iwata

    The stirring biography of Japanese American basketball star Wataru Misaka--the first person of color to play in the NBA!

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  • Sumo Joe
    By Mia Wenjen, Nat Iwata
    Hardcover: $20.95
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    Sumo Joe

    Sumo Joe

    By Mia Wenjen, Nat Iwata
    In this sweet and funny story, Sumo Joe and his friends enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. But when his little sister wants to join their boy-only game, what should Sumo Joe do?

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