MYTHICAL MONTSTERS, JAPANESE HISTORY/MYTHOLOGY, FANTASY AND FUN, RICH AND AMAZING ILLUSTRATIONS. Through fun descriptions and 100+ full color illustrations, the Yokai Character Collection helps readers learn the Japanese alphabet of hiragana by pairing it with legendary creatures from Japanese mythology.

Author Biography

Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing. He s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past. Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country. A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.