Mariko Tamaki

Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer who creates impactful young adult novels, comic books, and graphic novels. She writes grounded, emotional stories in graphic novels like Skim and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, often exploring friendship, identity, and growing up. Tamaki also brings her sharp wit and character-driven focus to popular comic universes, writing titles featuring Harley Quinn, Spider-Man, and the Lumberjanes. Her prose novels, such as Cold and Anne of Greenville, reflect her signature blend of honesty and compelling storytelling.