Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (1968) award
Kazuo Miyashita
みやした かずお
Miyashita Kazuo
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1930-03-14 （Kana Village (Karu), Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture (now Iida City), Japan）
- Died
- 2017-05-25 age 87
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan → Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture), Japan
Career
- Occupations
- children's literature author, teacher, college professor, former school principal
- Active Years
- 1950-2017
- Affiliations
- Shinshu Children's Literature Association (former chairman), Iida Women's Junior College (professor)
- Memberships
- Shinshu Children's Literature Association
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinshu University | Faculty of Education | — | 教育学士 | — | Japan |
Shinshu University
Faculty of Education
Degree:
教育学士
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (1st) | Kyoumansa-ma no Yoru | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | Winner |
| 1978 | Tsukahara Kenjiro Literary Prize | Yukaburi Jinta | — | Shinano Kyouiku-kai | Winner |
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (1st)
1968
Work:
Kyoumansa-ma no Yoru
Organization:
Japan Children's Literature Association
Result:
Winner
Tsukahara Kenjiro Literary Prize
1978
Work:
Yukaburi Jinta
Organization:
Shinano Kyouiku-kai
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kyoumansa-ma no Yoru
1968 Children's literatureA short novel depicting local children and a folkloric presence; his debut work that won a newcomer award.
local folklorechildhood growthnature
Yukaburi Jinta
1978 Children's literatureA children's work set against hot springs and local culture; strongly reflects regional character.
regional identityeveryday culturechildren's adventure
Satoyama Boys' Exploration Team
Children's literatureA collection depicting boys who grow through exploration and nature experiences in the satoyama (village woodland).
satoyama (village woodland)environmental educationfriendship
Bibliography
- Kyoumansa-ma no Yoru
- Inamuri Heita
- Bandori Daiko
- The Mountain God's Flute
- Kaze Kozou
- Shika-uchi Festival
- Spring Maze
- Castle of Boys
- The Falling Stars
- The Boy: Stories of Muku Hatoju
- Songs of the Wild: The Life of Muku Hatoju
- Satoyama Boys' Exploration Team
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic, gentle narrative voiceDepictions emphasizing region and nature
- Recurring Motifs
- satoyama (village woodland)folklorechild's perspective
Legacy
Based in Nagano Prefecture, he left many regionally flavored children's literature works and played a leading role in local children's literature activities.
Museums
- Miwa no Sato Children's Literature Museum Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Academic Societies
- Shinshu Children's Literature Association
Archives
- Collections at Miwa no Sato Children's Literature Museum
Trivia
- He served as a junior high school principal in Nagano Prefecture before becoming active as a children's literature author.
- He wrote works researching and introducing the author Muku Hatoju.