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第4回（1971年） award
Ryoji Kawakita
かわきた りょうじ
Kawakita Ryoji
別名:
かわきたりょうじ / 川北りょうじ / 川北亮司
ペンネーム:
Kawakita Ryoji（Variant author name used in publications and credits）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1947-10-31 （Ogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo (now Machiya)）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Children's literature author, Tale writer, Manga original author, Scriptwriter, Essayist
- 活動期間
- 1970年〜
- 所属
- Japan Children's Literature Association, Shogi Pen Club, Japan Institute of Children's Education (lecturer)
- 所属団体
- Japan Children's Literature Association, Shogi Pen Club
- 影響を受けた人物
- Jōji Tsubota
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | Faculty of Letters | — | — | 1968-1972 | Japan |
Waseda University
Faculty of Letters
期間:
1968-1972
国:
Japan
Joined a children's literature circle while enrolled
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (4th) | Hara ga hettara Jankenpon | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Marine Literature Award — Children's Story Category (Excellence Prize) | Umi wa umi-iro | 童話部門 | Marine Literature Award Committee | 受賞（優秀賞） |
| 2013 | Kindergarten Picture Book Award (7th) | Bikkuri Yuuenchi | — | Kindergarten Picture Book Award Secretariat | 受賞（第7回） |
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (4th)
1971
対象作品:
Hara ga hettara Jankenpon
主催:
Japan Children's Literature Association
結果:
受賞
Marine Literature Award — Children's Story Category (Excellence Prize)
1997
対象作品:
Umi wa umi-iro
部門:
童話部門
主催:
Marine Literature Award Committee
結果:
受賞（優秀賞）
Kindergarten Picture Book Award (7th)
2013
対象作品:
Bikkuri Yuuenchi
主催:
Kindergarten Picture Book Award Secretariat
結果:
受賞（第7回）
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Hara ga hettara Jankenpon
1970年 Children's literature (nonsense tales)Debut work. A collection of nonsense-style short stories for children.
HumorDefamiliarization of the everyday
The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest
1996年 Picture bookA picture book depicting the easygoing daily life of an elephant living in a forest. Included in elementary school language textbooks.
NatureKindnessEveryday happiness
翻訳
- Korean edition (The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest)
Maria Detective Agency: The Vanished CM Talent (series)
2000年 Children's mysteryA children's detective series published in many volumes over years.
MysteryAdventureFriendship
翻訳
- Chinese editions (some volumes)
全著作
- Hara ga hettara Jankenpon (1970)
- Funifuni Munyorat (1973)
- Machikado no Kaze (1973)
- The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest (1996)
- Maria Detective Agency series (2000–)
翻案
- Machikado no Kaze → adapted for NHK Youth Drama Series (broadcast adaptation)
作家による翻訳
- Kōya Hijiri (modern-language translation of Kyōka Izumi's work)
- The Human Chair (modern-language translation of Edogawa Rampo's work)
作品の翻訳
- The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest (Korean edition)
- Maria Detective Agency (Chinese editions — some volumes)
- Twin Magical Users (Thai edition)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Light, humorous narrative voiceUse of nonsense elements tailored to children
- 頻出モチーフ
- FriendshipSpirit of adventureWonder within the everyday
評価・遺産
A prolific author in children's literature and picture books; established in the field through textbook inclusions and long-running series.
関連学会
- Japan Children's Literature Association
大衆文化への影響
- The picture book 'The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest' was included in elementary school language textbooks
豆知識
- During his ronin (exam-preparation) years he worked as an ice cream and coffee seller at Korakuen Stadium.
- Early in his career he worked as a tall (over 2 meters) costume character 'Debadon' in a puppet troupe.