Sachiko Loses Her Sparkle is ready. Are you?
Sachiko Loses Her Sparkle is the 3rd book in my AAPI children's book series. The SGR Book collection inspires our children to follow their dreams, share kindness and normalizes girls racing cars.
This Project:
Sachiko Loses Her Sparkle
In this book, Sachiko struggles to find her joy in drifting. Can she gain it back?
Sachiko teaches children in Book 3:
grit + perseverance
the power of friendship
Never. Give. Up.
Readers will also get to meet a new addition to the Sachiko team. Graham the cat!
How You Can Help.
I need your help to cover the production costs of the book (printing, shipping, shipping supplies).
Purchase a presale package to help.
I have written the story, and the book has been illustrated and colored. We’re now in the final digital layout stages and are preparing to send the book to print.
My Why.
I'm a mom of 4 (of Hapa {Japanese + White} / AAPI descent), former professional race car driver, entrepreneur, and children's book author. I LOVE BOOKS and have always searched for children's books that my children can relate to and be inspired by.
I found it nearly impossible to find children's books about girls who race cars. Furthermore, it has been hard to find books where the main character is a strong AAPI female heroine as only 9% of Children's Books in USA feature AAPI characters.
Over 20 years ago, I began my pro car racing career and since then, countless women have graced the racetrack (before and) after me...yet children's books have not caught up to tell the tales of women in racing.
In 2022, I took matters into my own hands and created the Sachiko Goes Racing children's book series, which is based on true stories & lessons I learned being a professional race car driver. I have so many valuable stories & lessons to share, as my time in motorsports truly shaped me into who I am today.
Meet the Illustration Team
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Kristy Toyoda-Hsu
BOOK DESIGNER
Kristy Toyoda is our author’s oldest daughter and a talented UI/UX & Branding Designer.
She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA.
Kristy has contributed to several notable projects, including developing website interface concepts for John Paul Mitchell Systems and design for Sprouts.
Kristy is responsible for laying out all the text, font choices and spacing for all our books.
Her amazing attention to detail and passion for perfect font choices and spacing is unmatched. We love you Kris!
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Aaron Huang
CAR ILLUSTRATOR
Aaron is a talented automotive illustrator and enthusiast. His passion for cars, like our Author Nadine’s, runs deep.
We instantly fell in love with Aaron’s incredible artistry the moment we laid eyes on it!
He has designed a poster and 3 car pins for us and is our car illustrator for book 3.
Aaron’s illustrations are perfectly balanced between being realistic while maintaining that cartoon-like fun vibe.
We can’t wait for you all to experience his stunning work!
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Brittney Consuegra
BOOK ILLUSTRATOR
Brittney is a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and is our newest team member. She has the tremendous job of illustrating Book 3…one of our most challenging books to illustrate, as Sachiko uncovers a big collection of emotions to illustrate this time.
Brittney was a resident artist at the Hive Gallery and had her first international exhibition in Japan during the summer of 2025.
A meticulous lover of detail, Brittney believes that every small element contributes to telling a character’s story.
Brittney’s warmth and kindness shows through her impeccable illustration work!
Our Community
Our Cause
My passion for creating children's books is about more than just stories—it’s about sharing joy and empowering the next generation of readers.
For years, I've been committed to donating books and readings to Title 1 schools across the San Gabriel Valley. Seeing those children's faces light up as they read and ask questions is the most rewarding part of this work.
I also love leading author activities that foster their creativity and ability to dream big! This important community work thrives because of my incredible tribe of supporters.
By choosing the “Donate a Book” or “Sponsor a School Reading” options, you will help me make a larger impact. Your support inspires me to continue connecting, creating, and sharing with our future generations!
