Sankei Children’s Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (1987) grand prize
Masako Matsuno
まつの まさこ
Matsuno Masako
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1935-07-12 （Ehime Prefecture, Japan）
- Died
- 2011-12-21 age 76
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Ehime Prefecture (birthplace) → Suita, Osaka Prefecture (residence / activity base)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author, Translator, Part-time lecturer
- Active Years
- 1966-2011
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, First Faculty of Letters | First Faculty of Letters | Department of Japanese Literature | — | — | Japan |
| Columbia University (graduate school) | Graduate studies (children's books & library science) | Library science / children's literature | — | — | United States |
Waseda University, First Faculty of Letters
First Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Country:
Japan
Columbia University (graduate school)
Graduate studies (children's books & library science)
/ Library science / children's literature
Country:
United States
Studied children's books and library science
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award (34th) Grand Prize | The Story of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan | — | Sankei Shimbun | Winner |
| 1987 | Robou no Ishi Young Literature Award | The Story of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan | — | Robou no Ishi (organization) | Winner |
Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award (34th) Grand Prize
1987
Work:
The Story of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan
Organization:
Sankei Shimbun
Result:
Winner
Robou no Ishi Young Literature Award
1987
Work:
The Story of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan
Organization:
Robou no Ishi (organization)
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Robo no Ishi Youth Literary Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 9 (1987) award
Works
Major Works
The Mysterious Bamboo Shoot
1966 Picture bookA gentle picture book for young children portraying nature and a sense of wonder.
naturecuriosity
Little Fox Kikko
1985 Children's literature (series)A series starring the little fox Kikko, depicting friendship, small adventures, and everyday events.
friendshipgrowing upanimals
The Stories of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan (series)
1985 Children's literatureA series centered on Ryo-chan and Sato-chan, consisting of short stories notable for gentle narration and a child's perspective.
everyday lifefriendshipchild's perspective
Bibliography
- The Mysterious Bamboo Shoot
- My Goldfish
- Nakitaro
- Chibita the Thunder
- Little Fox Kon and Racoon Pon
- The Stories of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan (series)
- Little Fox Kikko (series)
- Welcome
Translations by Author
- When Marnie Was There (translation of Joan G. Robinson)
- The Lavender Shoes (translation of Alison Uttley)
- The Story of King Gilgamesh (translation of Ludmila Zeman)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrationchild-centered perspectiveconcise, approachable prose
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsnaturefamily
Health
-
pancreatic cancer2011Died in 2011 due to pancreatic cancer
Legacy
Masako Matsuno was a beloved Japanese children's author and translator known for her gentle narration and works focused on animals and nature. She lectured at educational institutions and served as a part-time lecturer; many of her works became staples of children's literature.
Archives
- National Diet Library holdings / authority data
Trivia
- Graduated from Waseda University, First Faculty of Letters.
- Studied children's books and library science at Columbia University's graduate school.
- In 1987, won the Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award Grand Prize for 'The Story of Ryo-chan and Sato-chan'.