Skye’s Hands
by Keiko Arai
illus. by Keiko Tachihara
Skye, a first year elementary school student, starts to learn karate with her father. There she meets Haruto and is instantly captivated by his outstanding talent. In contrast, Skye struggles to improve at karate and ends up giving up, claiming she doesn’t have time. This thoughtful YA novel follows the young characters as they navigate the world of karate, find the courage to make decisions and choose their own paths through life.
19 x 13 cm,
246 pages,
Black-and-white illustrations
First published September 2023

