Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 42 (2009) award
Etsuko Kawashima
かわしま えつこ
Kawashima Etsuko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1970-01-01 （Gunma Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- children's literature author, teacher
- Active Years
- 2002-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunma University | Faculty of Education | — | 教育学士 | — | Japan |
Gunma University
Faculty of Education
Degree:
教育学士
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 19th Chiisana Dowa (Small Fairy Tale) Grand Prize | The November Snake | — | Chiisana Dowa Prize | 受賞 |
| 2008 | 42nd Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award | Fireworks and Marbles | — | Japan Association of Children's Literature | 受賞 |
| 2016 | 9th Picture Book Text Award — B Grade, Excellence | Maeba-chan | Bグレード | Picture Book Text Award | 優秀作 |
19th Chiisana Dowa (Small Fairy Tale) Grand Prize
2002
Work:
The November Snake
Organization:
Chiisana Dowa Prize
Result:
受賞
42nd Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award
2008
Work:
Fireworks and Marbles
Organization:
Japan Association of Children's Literature
Result:
受賞
9th Picture Book Text Award — B Grade, Excellence
2016
Work:
Maeba-chan
Category:
Bグレード
Organization:
Picture Book Text Award
Result:
優秀作
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
A Round Fox
2006 Children's literature (picture book)A gentle picture book about a round fox; a short, warm tale for children.
animalskindnessgrowing up
Fireworks and Marbles
2008 Children's literature (picture book)A story told from a child's perspective about summer memories and friendship.
summerfriendshipmemories
My Pudding
2009 Children's literature (picture book)A short picture book exploring a child's feelings and curiosity through a pudding.
everyday lifecuriosityemotions
Child of the Stars
2014 Children's novelA children's novel with fantastical elements dealing with loneliness and connection.
lonelinessfantasyconnection
Maeba-chan
2018 Picture bookA picture book for young children portraying everyday life and feelings in a familiar way.
early childhoodfamilyself-esteem
The Secret Excursion
2022 Picture bookA children's picture book about a field trip; small adventure and friendship.
adventurefriendshipschool life
The Cat and My Magical Day
2022 Picture bookA story about the relationship between a cat and the protagonist, showing small everyday miracles.
animalsmagical realismeveryday life
The Day Mako Became a Big Sister!
2023 Picture bookA picture book about the day a family grows; gently depicts growth and change.
familygrowing upchange
Bibliography
- A Round Fox
- Fireworks and Marbles
- My Pudding
- Child of the Stars
- Maeba-chan
- The Secret Excursion
- The Cat and My Magical Day
- The Day Mako Became a Big Sister!
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrationchild-centered perspectiveplain, accessible language
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsfamilyfriendshipsmall everyday wonders
Legacy
A children's literature author known for warm, gentle storytelling and a child-centered perspective. Her works, informed by experience in schools, are well regarded in children's literature circles.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Children's Literature
Trivia
- Born in 1970 in Gunma Prefecture.
- Graduated from Gunma University Faculty of Education and worked as a teacher.
- Debuted with 'A Round Fox'; won the 19th Chiisana Dowa prize in 2002 for 'The November Snake'.
- Won the 42nd Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award for 'Fireworks and Marbles'.