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Mei Yu's newest how to draw book release, Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters.

October 7, 2025
New release! Learn how to draw anime like a PRO with my newest book, Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters: With Quick and Easy Templates, published by Union Square Kids. Order on Amazon TODAY or at your local bookstore!

Mei Yu at VPL's Writing and Book Camp 2025 as the keynote speaker.

August 14, 2025
Mei Yu, the keynote speaker for the Vancouver Public Library (VPL)'s Writing and Book Camp 2025, talked about her award-winning graphic novel memoir Lost & Found: Based on a True Story, a fun and inspiring event for all participants.

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Mei's newest how to draw book, Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters
Mei's creepy and cute spooky books on Amazon
A new illustrated novel, Scary Fairy Tales #1: Snow White and the 7 Sins, by Mei Yu and Shawn Yu
Mei's newest coloring book on Amazon
Mei's graphic novel memoir Lost & Found: Based on a True Story
Mei's how to draw book, Manga Drawing School: Take Your Art to the Next Level, Step-by-Step
Mei's books $10 or under on Amazon

Featured How to Draw Book

Draw anime characters EASY with pre-made templates!

Available Now banner. Cover of Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters with Quick and Easy Templates.

Published by Union Square Kids, New York

SUPER EASY hands-on drawing book for beginners!

  • Draw right on pre-made templates
  • EASY steps to guide you
  • LOTS of tips, tricks, templates, & ideas to build creativity
  • Learn easy art skills to create YOUR OWN anime characters
  • Enjoy bonus fun activities, like mix and match templates & more!

Order Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters from:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Books-A-Million
Bookshop
Target
Walmart
Indigo
Vancouver Kidsbooks
Book Warehouse / Black Bond Books
...or at your local bookstore! If they don't have it, you can ask the staff to order it for you.

Learn easy art skills to create your own anime characters!
Draw easy anime on pre-made templates!
Create many drawings from one template!
Includes ideas to create your own characters and fashion
Includes many tips and bonus ideas to boost creativity!
Learn from Mei Yu, award-winning author and artist with over 30 years of drawing experience!

New & Recent Releases

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Cover of Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters.

Draw with Mei: How to Draw Anime Characters

Cover of How to Draw Cute Fantasy for Beginners by Mei Yu.

How to Draw Cute Fantasy for Beginners

Cover of Snow White and the 7 Sins by Mei Yu and Shawn Yu.

Snow White and the 7 Sins

Cover of 30 Days of Cats: Color a Page a Day by Mei Yu.

30 Days of Cats: Color a Page a Day

Cover of Draw Quick & Easy 50 Hands by Mei Yu.

Draw Quick & Easy 50 Hands

Featured Free Reads

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Cover of Draw Quick & Easy Anime Manga Eyes by Mei Yu.

Draw Quick & Easy Anime Manga Eyes
 #1 Amazon Bestseller

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Cover of Draw Quick and Easy Anime Manga Chibis by Mei Yu.

Draw Quick & Easy Anime Manga Chibis
 #1 Amazon New Release

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Explore Mei Yu's Books!

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