Shogakukan Children Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
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Edition 33 (1984) award
Shigeki Hibi
ひび しげき
Hibi Shigeki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1943-11-17 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author, Elementary school teacher
- Active Years
- 1970-
- Influenced By
- Tatsuya Sarakai
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Gakugei University | Faculty of Education | Children's literature circle 'Akabeko' | — | — | Japan |
Tokyo Gakugei University
Faculty of Education
/ Children's literature circle 'Akabeko'
Country:
Japan
Began writing while a member of the children's literature circle 'Akabeko' during university.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Noma Children's Literature Recommendation (22nd) | — | — | Noma Children's Literature Award selection body | recipient |
| — | Shogakukan Literary Prize (33rd) | — | — | Shogakukan | recipient |
Noma Children's Literature Recommendation (22nd)
Organization:
Noma Children's Literature Award selection body
Result:
recipient
Shogakukan Literary Prize (33rd)
Organization:
Shogakukan
Result:
recipient
Awards & Nominations
Noma Children's Literature Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 22 (1984) award
Niimi Nankichi Children's Literature Award
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (1991) award
Works
Major Works
Two Days of Summer
1980 Children's literatureA short story about two summer days, depicting children's friendships and growth.
Coming of ageFriendshipSeasonal (summer)
Sepia-Colored Heart of Tokyo
1981 Children's literatureA children's story portraying everyday life and memories in central Tokyo in sepia tones.
City lifeMemoryFamily
That Day's Basshi - That Day's Me
1981 Children's literatureA recollection of a particular day, narrated from a child's perspective.
ReminiscenceSelf-awarenessEveryday events
White Bread
1983 Children's literatureDepicts small everyday events and emotions nurtured through children's lives.
HomeEveryday lifeGrowing up
Boy Angler: Takeshi Kondo
1984 Children's literatureA novel depicting a boy's growth and his relationship with nature through fishing.
NatureAdventureComing of age
Adaptations
- [Manga (original work)] Shin Tsurikichi Icchokusen (1986)
The Sea Where the Frigatebirds Fly
1985 Children's literatureA children's story themed around the sea and seabirds, focusing on nature observation and adventure.
NatureAdventureAnimals
The Secret of Ice Candy
1995 Children's literatureA children's story dealing with curiosity about science and everyday mysteries.
CuriosityScienceEveryday mysteries
Bibliography
- Two Days of Summer
- Sepia-Colored Heart of Tokyo
- That Day's Basshi - That Day's Me
- Valentine Day's Gift
- White Bread
- Boy Angler: Takeshi Kondo
- The Sea Where the Frigatebirds Fly
- The Morning Glory Seed That Became a Ghost
- Throat Candy Drop
- The Switching Oni
- Mr. Muddy, Miss Muddy
- The Beetle Tree
- The Secret of Ice Candy
Adaptations
- Shin Tsurikichi Icchokusen (manga, original work)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Gentle, child-friendly narrative voiceRealistic depiction tailored for children
- Recurring Motifs
- Nature (sea, birds, insects)Fishing and waterside landscapesChildren's growth and friendship
Legacy
A Tokyo-born children's literature author who published numerous works on urban and natural themes. Known for a style informed by experience in elementary education.
Trivia
- Began writing as a member of the 'Akabeko' children's literature circle at Tokyo Gakugei University.
- Authority identifiers such as VIAF and ISNI are registered for the author.