Mariko Tamaki
Mariko Tamaki was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tamaki attended McGill University where she studied English literature.
Mariko Tamaki has written 8 standalone novels, starting with True Lies in 2000. The most recently released novel was Anne of Greenville, which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Mariko at this time.
Mariko Tamaki has also written the Graphic Novels series which has 8 books including Emiko Superstar and This One Summer.
Mariko is a
New York Times bestselling writer.
Mariko Tamaki: Awards & Accolades
Mariko Tamaki has won multiple awards including: The Joe Shuster Awards Best Writer, in 2009 and the Eisner Award Best Writer, in 2020. Mariko Tamaki was also nominated for the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, LGBTQ Emerging Writer, in 2012.
Many of Mariko Tamaki's books have won awards, including:
- Skim won the Ignatz Award, Outstanding Graphic Novel, in 2008 as well as the Doug Wright Awards - Best Book in 2009.
- Emiko Superstar won the Joe Shuster Awards, Best Comic for Kids, in 2009.
- This One Summer won the Ignatz Award, Outstanding Graphic Novel, in 2014.
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me won the Ignatz Award, Outstanding Graphic Novel, in 2019 as well as the Harvey Awards - Best Children's or Young Adult Book Award in 2019, Walter Awards - Teen Category in 2020, Eisner Award - Best Publication for Teens in 2020.
Mariko Tamaki books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Skim was nominated for the Governor General's Award, Children's Literature (Text), in 2008. This One Summer was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics, in 2014 as well as the Michael L. Printz Award - Best Teen Book in 2015, Randolph Caldecott Medal - Most Distinguished American Picture Book for Children in 2015. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics, in 2019 as well as the Michael L. Printz Award - Best Teen Book in 2020. Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass was nominated for the Eisner Award, Best Publication for Teens, in 2020.
Mariko Tamaki: Lists & Other Mentions
- Skim: CBC: 100 Novels that make you proud to be Canadian Selection in 2017.
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me: Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.
- This Place Kills Me:
- Book Riot: Best Books of 2025 Selection in 2025.
- Publishers Weekly: Best Young Adult Books Selection in 2025.
Related Authors
Fans of Mariko Tamaki also enjoy these authors:
- T. Kingfisher, author of: Nettle & Bone.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- V.E. Schwab, author of: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
- Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Series.
- Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
Mariko Tamaki: F.A.Q
Where was Mariko Tamaki Born?
Mariko Tamaki was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is Canadian.
What awards has Mariko Tamaki won?
Mariko Tamaki has won the following awards: Best Writer at the Joe Shuster Awards (2009) and the Best Writer at the Eisner Award (2020).
What book awards has Mariko Tamaki won?
Skim: Ignatz Award: Outstanding Graphic Novel (2008), Doug Wright Awards: Best Book (2009).
Emiko Superstar: Joe Shuster Awards: Best Comic for Kids (2009).
This One Summer: Ignatz Award: Outstanding Graphic Novel (2014).
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me: Ignatz Award: Outstanding Graphic Novel (2019), Harvey Awards: Best Children's or Young Adult Book Award (2019), Walter Awards: Teen Category (2020), Eisner Award: Best Publication for Teens (2020).
What was the first book Mariko Tamaki wrote?
The first book written by Mariko Tamaki was True Lies, published in 2000.
What was the most recent book Mariko Tamaki wrote?
Her most recently released work was Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 3 on April 28th, 2026.
What is the most popular book by Mariko Tamaki?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mariko Tamaki book is
This One Summer. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- This One Summer (6.67)
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (8.00)
- Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass (8.25)
- Skim (7.33)
- Emiko Superstar (7.67)
Are there upcoming new books by Mariko Tamaki?
Mariko Tamaki does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Mariko Tamaki written?
Mariko Tamaki has written 41 books across 17 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 1 book in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow Series
- 1 book in the Crush & Lobo Series
- 2 books in the X-23 Series
- 8 Standalone Novels
- 8 Graphic Novels
- 2 books in the Adventure Time Series
- 1 book in The Powers Series
- 1 book in the DC Anthology Specials Series
- 1 book in the Wonder Woman Series
- 5 books in the Lumberjanes Series
- 3 books in the She-Hulk by Mariko Tamaki Series
- 4 Batman Detective Comics
- 1 book in the Future State Series
- 1 book in the Batman: One Bad Day Series
- 1 book in the Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Series
- 1 book in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series