Chris Sasaki is the 2019 winner of the Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for their book Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist (Anne Schwartz Books / Penguin Random House).
Chris Sasaki is an EMMY and ANNIE award-winning animation artist. With a rich career spanning over several high-profile studios, they have directed and developed content for Pixar, Tonko House, and Apple. Their impressive portfolio includes collaborations with LAIKA Entertainment, Blue Sky Studios, Disney Television Animation, DreamWorks, and the Jim Henson Company. In addition to their animation work, Chris is a celebrated figure in the literary world, known for their captivating picture books. Visit here for more of their work!
