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Creatives across borders

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Podcast Intro

Introduction to Momoko Abe

Background

Getting started in children's book illustration

On family and acceptance of children's book illustration career choice

Balance between fulltime work in the films industry and children's book career

Navigating the UK children's book industry as a Japanese

On collaborations with others, agents and publishers

Inspirations behind Momoko's books and publishing deals

Reception to books from a Japanese perspective

Japanese heritage influences

Career Highlights

Affiliations and mentorships

Business offerings

Current and future projects

Work-life balance

Collaborative goals

Working with Momoko

Tips for others

Closing and Outro

Momoko Abe - Japanese Children's Book Author and Illustrator

Adebayo Adegbembo