I’m a Japanese artist and children’s book author/illustrator based in Consett, County Durham, UK.I'm passionate about bringing joy to families through my creative projects. I believe that a world with happier families leads to a better world!📘 Children's Book Series: 'Bocchi and Pocchi'Published by Troika Books in the UK, translated into 6 languages (Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese).🎨 Illustration Work: Collaborated with BBC Children's for their Storytime App. For commissions, visit my website: norikoart.com📺 YouTube Channel: Creating engaging content for kids to learn Japanese through my characters Bocchi and Pocchi. Join the learning journey: https://www.youtube.com/@bocchipocchi🗣️ Public Speaker & Workshop Facilitator: Talks, presentations about Japan, and workshops in libraries, schools, festivals, and more.Services Offered:♦ Author Visits♦ Talks & Presentation about Japan and Japanese Culture♦ Origami Workshops♦ Chigiri-e (Japanese Paper Collage Art) Workshops🛍️ Artwork Available:♦ Picture Books (Signed Copies)♦ Children’s Illustration Art Prints♦ Chigiri-e Art Prints♦ Greeting CardsMy work gives me the pleasure to help children and their caregivers read together, and enriching people’s life through creative activities. All my workshops are suitable for both adults and children, fostering a shared learning experience. I have worked with various organisations and individuals to guide them in exploring Japanese culture, art and language, as well as enchanting world of picture books. Please get in touch via email or send me a message on LinkedIn.e: admin@norikoart.comw: www.norikoart.com