Hi, my name is Mai!
I love drawing and telling stories.
My career in storytelling began in second grade when I made a picture book about my dog, Kenta, and his ability to teleport anywhere. I eventually started self-publishing short stories and peddled them at local comic shows all while daylighting as a designer. In 2019, I was lucky enough to have my debut graphic novel, Pilu of the Woods, published by Oni Press.
Nowadays, I live along the salt marshes of the California Bay Area where I can be found doodling up new ideas, chasing after my goblin children, or annoying my dog with too much affection.
And if you’re curious, “Oh Mai Pie” comes from my high school AIM username, maiapplepie!
I am represented by Britt Siess of Britt Siess Creative.
Published Works
Anzu and the Dream Eater
Author and illustrator | Viking, TBAMaggie the Dread by Austin Gilkeson
Cover Artist | July 2026Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
Author and illustrator | Viking, May 2024Pilu of the Woods
Author and illustrator | Oni Press, April 2019Little Ghost
Author and illustrator | Self-published, 2015Coral & the King
Author and illustrator | Self-published, 2011