Anita Yasuda

Anita is the author of UP, UP, EVER UP! JUNKO TABEI A LIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu (Clarion, 2024) which received four starred reviews; DIWALI: A FESTIVAL OF JOY, illustrated by Darshika Varma (Penguin Random House, 2024); Bollywood Beat, illustrated by Devika Oza (Kids Can Press, 2026), as well as many other books for young readers. Anita is a former Montessori and Early Childhood Educator. She holds an honors degree in East Asian and South Asian Studies from the University of Toronto, Victoria College. When she is not writing, she explores hiking trails with her dog. Anita is also a member of SCBWI, CCBC, and CANSCAIP.