Shinri Murakami Hallelujah! A picture book author and illustrator who works on the concept of "100 people, 100 different ways of being wonderful." Born in a Christian home, he started drawing because of his interest in art with a Christian culture background. In addition to his work as an illustrator, he has also worked on illustrations for Nippon Television network programs, campaign visuals for commercial facilities nationwide, main visuals for large outdoor festivals, and designing Sumika tour goods. In addition to his work as an illustrator, he has also worked on Shibuya Scramble Square, Tsutaya Bookstore, and Mujirushi Ya! (Word of Life Publishing), and collaborated with "HALLELUJAH SHOP" in Seoul, Korea. As a workshop facilitator, he is a member of "artdrop (by Jure Convenience Club)". He goes to church every Sunday and plays guitar and bass violin in a gospel band.