Junko Yokota

Wherever I am, I am intrigued by the world around me. Born in Tokyo and raised in Okinawa, I stayed in the United States after college. My career focused on education as a classroom teacher, school librarian, and university professor, with my research centered on visual literacy through interpreting picturebooks.

I’ve been a lifetime wanderer and photographer of whatever catches my eye and intrigues my mind. These days, I work to create images that express my artistic interpretation of the world. I build on my background of analyzing visual narratives to apply those understandings to photography.

I have been a resident of Evanston for nearly 30 years. My daughter graduated from Evanston schools, and I have been a volunteer for the Evanston High School Japanese program for over 20 years. I served as a trustee of the Evanston Public Library, and continue to contribute to the library and the Little Free Libraries of Evanston. I am appreciative of the myriad ways in which Evanston Made contributes to our community.

Email: junko.yokota@mac.com
Website: junkoyokota.myportfolio.com
Instagram: junko.yokota

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