Maggie Tokuda-Hall is an author, mediocre amateur baker, and a human being of questionable judgement.


Coming May 21st, wherever books are sold

“Female samurai with cell phones and Wi-Fi turn feudal Japan upside down in this humorous, genre-bending graphic novel by Tokuda-Hall (The Siren, the Song, and the Spy) and animator Schaffer.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“Tons of jokes. Tons of heart. Just the right amount of farts. Maggie Tokuda-Hall's writing is a constant stream of pleasure. Faith Schaffer's art is gorgeously expressive and overflowing with fun. The best swords-and-cell phones epic you will read this year or any year for that matter.” -Jordan Morris

The Worst Ronin is a wickedly enchanting samurai adventure full of humor and even more heart. Faith Schaffer's captivating illustrations bring to life Tokuda-Hall's deeply emotional story in such a way that made this experience a sheer delight from the first panel to the last.” —Terry J. Benton-Walker, bestselling author of Blood Debts and Alex Wise vs the End of the World  


Buy The Siren, the Song, and the Spy

★ “Set against the backdrop of colonial expansion, this nautical fantasy goes beyond mere swashbuckling to examine the impacts of imperialism and misogyny on a diverse cast of varying ethnicities, sexualities, and gender identities. Witches, mermaids, and secret operatives add layers of magic and intrigue to the queer romance at the heart of this book...Absolutely enthralling.” — Kirkus Reviews

The book, however, still is an ensemble cast, with other characters playing prominent roles (and sharing their struggles and pain) as the story unfolds. So much so, in fact, that perhaps the most impressive part of The Siren, the Song, and the Spy is that it’s able to pack in so much story, worldbuilding, and character development in just over 300 pages.” —Tor.com


Buy Love in the Library

★ “Alongside a sensitive introduction to life in Japanese internment camps, this picture book transcends its central romance to encompass love for books, community, and being “human.””
Publisher’s Weekly

★ “The author’s gentle text captures the resilience of human dignity and optimism even during times of immense challenge and adversity…powerful must-read.” —Booklist

★ “This lovely, inspiring story unfolds in Imamura’s muted art, cushioning the harsh reality of how Japanese Americans were treated during World War II.” —School Library Journal

★ “Love in the Library is an exquisite piece of historical fiction and a love story for the ages.”
Book Page


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Golden Poppy Award Winner: Young Adult
Optioned by Lionsgate and Picturestart
Amazon Best YA of the Month Pick
San Francisco Chronicle Best YA of 2021 Pick
Indiebound Bestseller
Book Page

”What follows — period jokes, murder gone wrong, a queer love story that serves as refuge — becomes both a wildly entertaining, gory coming-of-age tale and a rebellion against the entrenched web of patriarchy and rape culture.” —The San Francisco Chronicle

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Buy The Mermaid The Witch and The Sea

Kirkus
Book Page
Shelf Awareness
IndieBound Bestseller
NPR Best Books of 2020
Northern California Book Award Best YA 2020
School Library Journal Best YA of 2020
Kirkus Best YA Romances of 2020
A Best of Book Page YA of 2020
Tor.Com Best SFF and YA of 2020
A Goodreads Employee Best Book 2020 Pick
Golden Poppy Mirrors and Windows Award Winner
Amazon Best Young Adult Book of the Month Pick
Apple Books Best Book of the Month Pick
Otherwise Award Honor


Buy Also An Octopus.

Even the most totally awesome story starts with a little bit of nothing. What happens next is up to you! A delightfully meta picture book that will set imaginations soaring.

2017 Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner: Picture Books
Bank Street Best Children’s Book of 2017, Humor Category


Coming Soon…
What Do People Do All Day at the Science Museum, illustrated by Qin Leng (tbd)