Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Fairy Tale Award
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (1999) grand prize
Miwako Goto
ごとう みわこ
Goto Miwako
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1961-01-01 （Nagoya, Aichi, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan → Kasugai, Aichi, Japan → Tokyo; Osaka (spent childhood)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's author, Science fiction writer
- Active Years
- 1999-
- Affiliations
- Creative Group Prominence (chair)
- Memberships
- Member of the Japan Association of Children's Literature, Selection committee member, Junior Adventure Novel Award
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon Engineering College (日本工学院専門学校) | Broadcast Production Arts | — | — | — | Japan |
Nippon Engineering College (日本工学院専門学校)
Broadcast Production Arts
Country:
Japan
Completed vocational program (graduation year unknown)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award (17th) | Mama Broke | — | Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award Committee | Winner |
Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award (17th)
1999
Work:
Mama Broke
Organization:
Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award Committee
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mama Broke
2000 Children's picture bookA short children's tale about family; the award-winning debut work.
familychild's perspectivecompassion
Capri Love Fortune-telling Vol.1: Spring Breeze Necklace
2008 Children/teen romanceFirst volume of a romance-fantasy series for young readers, depicting friendship and growth.
romancefriendshipcoming of age
Tomorrow the Earth Will End
2003 Science fictionA children's work with SF elements, a story that contemplates the world and the future.
science fictionfutureenvironment
Bibliography
- Mama Broke (2000)
- Life Goes Snap (2001)
- Burn! Duet (2001)
- Run the Future: Hybrid Eco Cars (2003)
- Capri Love Fortune-telling Vol.1: Spring Breeze Necklace (2008)
- Rururu Animal Hospital series (2014-2016)
- My Pudding and Your Chocolate (2005)
- Stella's Secret Treasure Box (2006)
- The Hundredth Move (2012)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible, friendly prose aimed at childrenBlends humor with elements of mystery
- Recurring Motifs
- familyfriendship and growthadventurous spiritscience fiction elements
Legacy
Known for a wide range of works for children and teens. Debuted after winning the Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award and has continued publishing within children's literature. Also recognized for local activities and committee work in the field.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Children's Literature
Archives
- National Diet Library authority file
- VIAF authority identifier
- CiNii author information
Trivia
- Debuted with the 1999 Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Children's Tale Award-winning work 'Mama Broke'.
- Has a social account listed as @gotomiwa on X (formerly Twitter) according to sources.