Rima Fujita was born in Tokyo and has lived in New York since 1979. She studied at Parsons School of Design and received her B.F.A. in illustration and painting and has exhibited her work internationally. In 2001, Rima established Books for Children, an organization that produces children’s books and donates them to orphans and poor children around the world. Her first book, “Wonder Talk,” was officially selected as recommended reading by the United Nations. Her other published books include “Simple Meditation,” “A Little Black Box” and “Wonder Garden.” Official Website: http://www.rimafujita.com