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Noriko Imanishi

いまにし のりこ

Imanishi Noriko

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1965-01-01 (Kishiwada, Osaka, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Children's literature author

Awards

Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (36th)
Work: Dog Shelter
Organization: Japan Children's Literature Association
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Children Who Cross Borders

Children's literature

Debut work. A children's story portraying children who live across national and cultural boundaries with a gentle perspective.

borderschildrencross-cultural

Dog Shelter

Children's literature

A work that depicts compassion and growth through interactions between animals and humans. Published by Kin no Hoshi and awarded a newcomer prize.

animalsgrowing upcompassion

Bibliography

  • Children Who Cross Borders
  • Dog Shelter

Style & Themes

Literary Style
gentle narration from a child's perspectivecareful, descriptive imagery
Recurring Motifs
children crossing boundarieshuman-animal relationshipsfragility and strength in everyday life

Legacy

Recognized as an author who portrays relations between children and the world from a child's perspective. Gained attention after receiving a newcomer award.

Trivia

  • Born in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture.
  • Debuted with a work published by Akane-shobo.
  • Received the Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (36th) for "Dog Shelter."