From two-time Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani comes a fun-filled, fast-paced middle-grade mystery set at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Maia and Alex Shibutani (aka the ShibSibs) are two-time Olympic
bronze medalists, three-time world medalists, Four Continents
Champions, and two-time U.S. National Champions. At the 2018 Winter
Olympics, they became the first ice dancers of Asian descent to
medal at the Olympics and are only the second sibling duo in the
history of the sport to share an ice dancing medal.
Off the ice, the ShibSibs are known for sharing their
personalities, experiences, and interests on social media to bring
new audiences to their sport. They travel the world and enjoy
spending time together (most of the time), eating food (all of the
time), and meeting new people (any time!). The Mystery of the
Masked Medalist is their first book.
Find Maia and Alex on Twitter and Instagram- @MaiaShibutani
@AlexShibutani @ShibSibs
Yaoyao Ma Van As is an illustrator, art director, vegan, and dog
lover. She has a BFA in Art & Design and an MFA in Animation.
Between working on animated television shows she likes to relax by
illustrating quiet little moments in life. Yaoyao currently lives
in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and four-legged baby.
“What a fun ride throughout this book! It not only got me excited
about the Olympics, but the OlympiFan game was full of twists and
intrigue. A contemporary story that will connect with young readers
everywhere.” —Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist, Children’s
Book Author
“The Mystery of the Masked Medalist would make any kid passionate
about the Olympics. Maia and Alex create a modern adventure that
takes you throughout Japan.” —Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold Medalist
Alpine Ski Racer
"It’s truly remarkable that sister and brother Maia and Alex
Shibutani, who just happen to be very well known for their
excellence in skating, have taken that same champion level approach
to creating Kudo Kids. Everyone loves a great mystery, and Kudo
Kids delivers a fun and exciting adventure aimed for young readers,
that everyone can enjoy. I have a strong feeling this could
be the beginning of something BIG!" —Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold
Medalist
“Maia and Alex Shibutani have written a delightful game of a book
full of surprises and heart. I loved experiencing Tokyo
through the eyes of the Kudo kids, and I can’t wait to see where
they travel next.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of the Caraval series
"A gold medal debut for the ShibSibs! This fun, fast-paced mystery
with two fierce new detectives--the Kudo Kids--will keep young
readers turning the pages until the twisty end!" —Elizabeth
Eulberg, author of The Great Shelby Holmes series
"An exhilarating page-turning romp through Tokyo for fans of puzzle
games and mysteries! This book made me hungry for Japanese food and
for more in this series." —Debbi Michiko Florence, author of
the Jasmine Toguchi series and Keep It Together,
Keiko Carter
"The Mystery of the Masked Medalist is a fun, exciting adventure
all across Tokyo. The Kudo Kids are lovable and daring, proving to
be highly relatable heroes that kids will root for." —Lyla Lee,
author of Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business and I'll Be
the One
“With Kudo Kids, Maia and Alex Shibutani have created an exciting
world that explores mystery, the travails of competition, and the
loving support of family. The story toggles between traditional
storytelling and digital adventure for the young reader, resulting
in a thriller that reads like a video game. Kudo Kids is not only a
fun way to get your favorite child interested in books, but an
entertaining read for all generations." —Bobby Hundreds, author of
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