In-person Event: How Keeping a Sketchbook Changed My Life with author/ illustrator Mike Lowery
Feb 17, 2026
Tokyo Women's Plaza 150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 5 Chome−53−67
Join SCBWI Japan to welcome New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery - Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm; Tokyo.
In this event, Mike Lowery, author and illustrator, will discuss how keeping a sketchbook launched his career and will challenge attendees (regardless of their creative focus) to start a daily sketchbook habit. This event isn’t just for illustrators! It’s for creatives of all types at any stage of their artistic journey.
Date: Tuesday 17th Feb
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30 pm
Place: Tokyo Women’s Plaza Conference room 1A
Cost: Free
If you would like to join us for dinner after the event please make sure to choose that option when registering. We have booked a local restaurant, Un Cafe, and places are limited.
Mike Bio
Mike Lowery is a New York Times Best-Selling Illustrator who has worked on more than eighty books for kids, including “They Call Me No Sam!” by Drew Daywalt, "The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School" by Laura Murray, "Mac B, Kid Spy" by Mac Barnett, “I Do Not Want to Read This Book” by actor Max Greenfield and a series with Jeopardy Champion, Ken Jennings. Mike is also the author of more than a dozen books, including “Pizza Shark,” the "Bug Scouts" series of graphic novels for kids, and the “Everything Awesome” series from Scholastic Books. His newest book, “Scary Shark,” will be released on July 1, 2025. Mike collects weird facts and illustrates them every day in his sketchbook. He lives with his wife Katrin and their two kids in Atlanta, GA. You can find Mike on Instagram at @mikelowerystudio or
Pizza Sharks
Pizza Shark is the first in a series of stories set deep in the ocean, where Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark, and his best crab friend, Lotta, overcome challenges and tricky situations to find the perfect solutions. Lots of laughs and perfect for younger ages. The adventures continue with 'Scary Shark' a Halloween themed story with a difference, and 'Santa Shark' where all the Christmas fun is underwater.
