Allen Say

Allen Say is a Japanese-American writer and illustrator best known for his children's picture book Grandfather's Journey.

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Profession :

Illustrator

Birthday :

1937

Age :

83

Birthplace :

Yokohama, Japan

Allen Say, born James Allen Koichi Moriwaki Seii in 1937, is a renowned Japanese-American writer and illustrator. He gained recognition for his award-winning picture book, “Grandfather’s Journey,” which narrates his grandfather’s travels between Japan and the United States. Say has earned various awards for his work, such as the Caldecott Medal, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

Besides “Grandfather’s Journey,” Say has illustrated numerous other books, including “Tree of Cranes” and “How My Parents Learned to Eat.” His contributions to children’s literature have established him as a prominent figure in the field. Among his other notable works is “The Innkeeper’s Apprentice,” his only long-form book, which recounts his life story and inspired his picture book autobiography, “Drawing from Memory.” Say has authored and illustrated over twenty books and maintains a strong presence on Goodreads, with “Drawing from Memory” being his most popular book. Born in Yokohama, Japan, he has spent a significant portion of his life navigating the cultures of both the United States and Japan.