Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 4 (1971) award
Ryoji Kawakita
かわきた りょうじ
Kawakita Ryoji
Aliases:
かわきたりょうじ / 川北りょうじ / 川北亮司
Pen Names:
Kawakita Ryoji（Variant author name used in publications and credits）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1947-10-31 （Ogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo (now Machiya)）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author, Tale writer, Manga original author, Scriptwriter, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1970-
- Affiliations
- Japan Children's Literature Association, Shogi Pen Club, Japan Institute of Children's Education (lecturer)
- Memberships
- Japan Children's Literature Association, Shogi Pen Club
- Influenced By
- Jōji Tsubota
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | Faculty of Letters | — | — | 1968-1972 | Japan |
Waseda University
Faculty of Letters
Period:
1968-1972
Country:
Japan
Joined a children's literature circle while enrolled
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Work:
Hara ga hettara Jankenpon
Organization:
Japan Children's Literature Association
Result:
受賞
Marine Literature Award — Children's Story Category (Excellence Prize)
1997
Work:
Umi wa umi-iro
Category:
童話部門
Organization:
Marine Literature Award Committee
Result:
受賞（優秀賞）
Kindergarten Picture Book Award (7th)
2013
Work:
Bikkuri Yuuenchi
Organization:
Kindergarten Picture Book Award Secretariat
Result:
受賞（第7回）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hara ga hettara Jankenpon
1970 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 Picture bookA picture book depicting the easygoing daily life of an elephant living in a forest. Included in elementary school language textbooks.
NatureKindnessEveryday happiness
Translations
- Korean edition (The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest)
Maria Detective Agency: The Vanished CM Talent (series)
2000 Children's mysteryA children's detective series published in many volumes over years.
MysteryAdventureFriendship
Translations
- Chinese editions (some volumes)
Bibliography
- 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–)
Adaptations
- Machikado no Kaze → adapted for NHK Youth Drama Series (broadcast adaptation)
Translations by Author
- Kōya Hijiri (modern-language translation of Kyōka Izumi's work)
- The Human Chair (modern-language translation of Edogawa Rampo's work)
Translations of Works
- The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest (Korean edition)
- Maria Detective Agency (Chinese editions — some volumes)
- Twin Magical Users (Thai edition)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light, humorous narrative voiceUse of nonsense elements tailored to children
- Recurring Motifs
- FriendshipSpirit of adventureWonder within the everyday
Legacy
A prolific author in children's literature and picture books; established in the field through textbook inclusions and long-running series.
Academic Societies
- Japan Children's Literature Association
In Popular Culture
- The picture book 'The Easygoing Elephant of the Leisurely Forest' was included in elementary school language textbooks
Trivia
- 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.