Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 55 (2022) award
Masakazu Hara
はら まさかず
Hara Masakazu
Pen Names:
Masakazu Hara（Used as illustrator credit）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1972-01-01 （Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author, Editor (former), Executive director, Japan Children's Literature Association office
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Affiliations
- Japan Children's Literature Association
- Influenced By
- Naoko Awa
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aichi Prefectural Ichinomiya High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Tokyo Metropolitan University (Faculty of Economics) | Faculty of Economics | — | — | — | Japan |
Aichi Prefectural Ichinomiya High School
Year of Graduation:
1991
Country:
Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan University (Faculty of Economics)
Faculty of Economics
Year of Graduation:
1995
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (55th) | Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | winner |
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (55th)
2022
Work:
Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today
Organization:
Japan Children's Literature Association
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Into Stories with Father: Twelve Months of Father-and-Child Tales
2015 Children's storiesA collection of short tales centered on father-and-child relationships. The author is also credited for the illustrations in this edition.
familyparent-child relationships
Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today
2021 Picture bookA gentle everyday story featuring a rabbit and a hedgehog. Illustrated by Eriko Ishikawa.
friendshipeveryday lifeanimals
Translations
- Translated by Shin Myeong-ho (Korea)
- Translated by Yumi Hoshino & Pato Mena (Spanish)
Rabbit and Hedgehog — We'll Surely Meet
2022 Picture bookA sequel in the 'Rabbit and Hedgehog' series. Calmly depicts reunion and parting.
reuniongrowth
The Dream Ship
2017 Picture bookA picture book about dreams and imagination. Translated and published in China and Taiwan.
dreamsimagination
Translations
- Translated by Yue Yuankun (Sichuan Literature & Art Publishing, China)
- Translated by Si Bi-jia (Taiwan, Dahao Bookstore)
Poo-Poo the Whale
2023 Picture bookA picture book illustrated by Kumiko Yamamoto, gently depicting sea creatures.
seaanimals
Poo-Poo and the Garbage Whale
2024 Picture bookA children's picture book addressing environmental and waste issues.
environmenteducation
Bibliography
- Into Stories with Father: Twelve Months of Father-and-Child Tales
- Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today
- Rabbit and Hedgehog — We'll Surely Meet
- The Dream Ship
- Poo-Poo the Whale
- Poo-Poo and the Garbage Whale
- Hirameki! Stories of Inventions (6) Instant Ramen
- Hirameki! Stories of Inventions (12) Edison's Invention
Translations of Works
- The Dream Ship (translated by Yue Yuankun, Sichuan Literature & Art Publishing, China)
- The Dream Ship (translated by Si Bi-jia, Dahao Bookstore, Taiwan)
- Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today (translated by Shin Myeong-ho, Korea)
- Rabbit and Hedgehog — A Good Day Today (translated by Yumi Hoshino & Pato Mena, Spain)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrative voicesimple expressions tailored for young children
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsfamilydreams and imagination
Legacy
Recognized in children's literature for a gentle narrative voice and approachable animal characters. Gained attention after receiving a newcomer award; works have been translated and selected as recommended reading in schools.
Academic Societies
- Japan Children's Literature Association
Trivia
- Started the copyright-free story site 'Yomu Yonde' in 2020 with Ken Kimura.
- Serializes essays in the public relations magazine of the National Association of Shinkin Banks.