Jillian Tamaki Bio | Wiki
Jillian Tamaki is a noted Canadian American illustrator and comic artist. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The New Yorker. She has also done graphic novels Boundless, as well as Skim and This One Summer written by her cousin Mariko Tamaki. As she is shaped by feminism and race, her work aims to include diverse characters that readers can better identify with.
Jillian Tamaki Age
She was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on April 17, 1980. Jillian is 43 years old.
Jillian Tamaki Height
She is a woman of average stature. Jillian stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68 m).
Jillian Tamaki Family
She was born to her devoted parents in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Jillian holds Canadian nationality and is of mixed race. Her mother is Egyptian American while her father is Japanese Canadian. Jillian’s neighborhood was mostly white people and while in school, she was the only mixed-race student at her school.
Jillian Tamaki Husband
She is hitched to her handsome husband Sam Weber. Sam and Jillian attended college together. Currently, she resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York.
Jillian Tamaki Education
She received her high school diploma from Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. Jillian studied Visual Communication Design at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) graduating in 2003.
Jillian Tamaki This One Summer
This One Summer is a graphic novel that centers on the experiences of close friends Rose and Windy created by Mariko and Jillian. The novel is about two teenage friends, Rose and Windy, during a summer in Awago, a small beach town. Further, it received a 2014 Ignatz Award, the 2015 Printz Honor, the Caldecott Honor, the 2015 Eisner Award, and the 2014 Governor General’s Awards for Children’s Literature.
Jillian Tamaki Skim
It is a Canadian graphic novel written by Mariko and drawn by Jillian. The novel is about an outsider girl, Skim set in 1993, in a Toronto Catholic girls’ high school. The girl is known as a Goth and practices Wicca.
Jillian Tamaki Boundless
On May 30, 2017, she published a book, Boundless. The book is about once fantastical and realists, playfully hinting at possible transcendence: from one’s culture, one’s relationship, and oneself. Further, it has a collection of short stories that is a showcase for the masterful blend of emotion and humor.
Jillian Tamaki Illustration | Art
Upon graduating, she had her very first mini-comic appearance in her first book, Gilded Lilies published in 2006. She then worked on-boarding for the popular television show “Adventure Time.” Moreover, Jillian stated that her identity shapes the lens which she sees through. As she is shaped by feminism and race, her work aims to include diverse characters that readers can better identify with.
She drew the comics in the Canadian novel Skim. In addition, the novel is about an outsider girl, Skim set in 1993, in a Toronto Catholic girls’ high school.
Books
She has authored several books including
- Gilded Lilies in 2006
- Indoor Voice in 2010
- Frontier #7 in 2015
- SuperMutant Magic Academy in 2015
- Boundless in 2017
- They Say Blue in 2018
- Our Little Kitchen in 2020
- Skim in 2008 along with Mariko Tamaki
- This One Summer in 2014 along with Mariko Tamaki
Jillian Tamaki Net Worth
Jillian is a noted Canadian American illustrator and comic artist who has earned a decent fortune from her career. Her net worth is $1.1 Million.
Who Is Jillian Tamaki
Jillian is a noted Canadian American illustrator and comic artist. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The New Yorker. She has also done graphic novels Boundless, as well as Skim and This One Summer written by her cousin Mariko Tamaki. Additionally, as Jillian is shaped by feminism and race, her work aims to include diverse characters that readers can better identify with.
How Old Is Jillian Tamaki
She is 43 years old born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on April 17, 1980, and celebrates her birthday every year on April 17.
Is Jillian Tamaki Married
She is hitched to her handsome husband Sam Weber. Sam and Jillian attended college together. Currently, she resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York.
Jillian’s Social Media Account
Instagram – jilliantamaki