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第32回（2014年） grand prize
Akiko Kusano
くさの あきこ
Kusano Akiko
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1969 （Fukuoka Prefecture）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Resident of Fukuoka Prefecture
経歴
- 職業
- children's literature author
- 活動期間
- 2015年〜
- 所属
- Asahi Culture Center Fukuoka – "Orugoru no Kai" (fairy-tale class)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Women's Junior College | Music Department | — | — | — | Japan |
Fukuoka Women's Junior College
Music Department
国:
Japan
Graduated from the music department. Member of Asahi Culture Center Fukuoka fairy-tale class "Orugoru no Kai".
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Fairy-tale Prize (32nd) — Grand Prize | — | — | Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Fairy-tale Prize committee | winner |
| 2015 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (49th) | Obakemichi, Under Construction — Welcome Back!? | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | winner |
| — | National Contest for Young People's Book Reports (65th) — Assigned Reading | The Witch's Cursed Candy | — | National Contest for Young People's Book Reports committee | selected |
Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Fairy-tale Prize (32nd) — Grand Prize
主催:
Fukushima Masami Memorial SF Fairy-tale Prize committee
結果:
winner
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (49th)
2015
対象作品:
Obakemichi, Under Construction — Welcome Back!?
主催:
Japan Children's Literature Association
結果:
winner
National Contest for Young People's Book Reports (65th) — Assigned Reading
対象作品:
The Witch's Cursed Candy
主催:
National Contest for Young People's Book Reports committee
結果:
selected
受賞・候補エディション
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第49回（2016年） award
作品
代表作
Obakemichi, Under Construction — Welcome Back!?
2015年 Children's literature (fairy tale)A children's fantasy tale involving ghosts and peculiar events. Combining humor and warmth, it portrays friendship and growth; this was the author's debut work.
friendshipcoming of ageghosts and the supernatural
The Witch's Cursed Candy
Children's literatureA children's story featuring witches and a curse. It was selected as an assigned book for a national young readers' book-report contest and has been used as reading material in schools.
witchescouragemoral growth
Kiku the Witch Apprentice — Special Tales
2021年 Children's literatureA collection of short tales centered on a young witch apprentice. The gentle storytelling style makes it approachable for children.
growthmagickindness
全著作
- Obakemichi, Under Construction — Welcome Back!? (Iwasaki Shoten, 2015)
- The Witch's Cursed Candy (PHP Institute)
- Kiku the Witch Apprentice — Special Tales (PHP Institute, 2021)
作風・主題
- 文体
- gentle narrative voicehumorous, child-friendly proseblend of fantastical elements with everyday life
- 頻出モチーフ
- witches and apprenticesghosts and strange happeningsfriendship and coming-of-age
評価・遺産
After her debut she gained attention through several awards in the field of children's literature. Her works have been used in educational settings and received practical recognition in children's publishing.
豆知識
- A children's literature author residing in Fukuoka Prefecture.
- The corresponding Wikipedia article has been noted as lacking reliable sources.