Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 27 (1994) award
Rieko Koshimizu
こしみず りえこ
Koshimizu Rieko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Resident of Kyoto Prefecture (born in Kochi Prefecture)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author, Novelist, Fantasy writer, Historical fiction author, Visiting university professor
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Affiliations
- Member of Japan PEN Club, Visiting professor, Tohoku University of Art & Design
- Memberships
- Japan PEN Club
- Influenced By
- Sakamoto Ryōma (influence from historical interest), Shinsengumi (interest in Bakumatsu history)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Prefectural Rakuto High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Kyoto Prefectural Rakuto High School
Country:
Japan
Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Rakuto High School
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Arts Encouragement (Newcomer) Prize | Kaze no Love Song | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs / Arts Encouragement Selection Committee | 受賞 |
| 1995 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award | Kaze no Love Song | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Japan Children's Literary Association Prize | Ashita, Deatta Shounen: Hanaakari no Machi de | — | Japan Children's Literary Association | 受賞 |
Arts Encouragement (Newcomer) Prize
1995
Work:
Kaze no Love Song
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs / Arts Encouragement Selection Committee
Result:
受賞
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1995
Work:
Kaze no Love Song
Organization:
Japan Children's Literature Association
Result:
受賞
Japan Children's Literary Association Prize
2005
Work:
Ashita, Deatta Shounen: Hanaakari no Machi de
Organization:
Japan Children's Literary Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 45 (1995) award
Japan Juvenile Writers Association Award
1 appearances
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Edition 29 (2005) award
Works
Major Works
Kaze no Love Song
1993 Children's literature / Young adultA coming-of-age novel depicting adolescent emotions, set against nature and friendships.
Coming-of-ageFriendshipNature
Ashita, Deatta Shounen: Hanaakari no Machi de
2004 Children's literatureA story about emotional encounters with a boy met in town; themes of kindness and renewal.
RenewalKindnessEncounters
Ninken Hanahyakuhiden 1: Wake Up, Sword of the Demon God
2005 Children's historical fantasyFirst volume of a historical fantasy series for young readers, featuring ninjas and supernatural adventures.
AdventureCompanionshipHistory and fantasy
Bibliography
- Kaze no Love Song (1993)
- First Love (1996)
- Ashita, Deatta Shounen: Hanaakari no Machi de (2004)
- Ninken Hanahyakuhiden (series, 2005-2010)
- Vampire no Koibito (2012)
- Glass Pear: Chiiyan's War (2018)
Adaptations
- Koisuru Shinsengumi (promotional video, Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko)
- Ninken Hanahyakuhiden (promotional video, Poplar Publishing)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Gentle narrative typical of children's literatureBlend of historical detail and fantasy elementsEmotion-focused character portrayal
- Recurring Motifs
- Interest in Bakumatsu and historical figuresSupernatural elements such as ghosts and yokaiGrowth, friendship, and renewal
Legacy
Recognized for bridging children's literature and historical fiction. Left numerous children's historical fantasy works used in educational contexts and reading materials.
Academic Societies
- Japan PEN Club
Archives
- Held in the National Diet Library (works and authority data)
- Archives of publishers (Iwasaki Shoten, Poplar Publishing, Kodansha, etc.)
In Popular Culture
- Promotional videos and commercials for children's titles (e.g., 'Koisuru Shinsengumi')
Trivia
- She is fond of Sakamoto Ryōma and the Shinsengumi; many works draw on Bakumatsu themes.
- Served as a visiting professor at Tohoku University of Art & Design.
- Maintains an official X (formerly Twitter) account.