Japan Children’s Literature Association Award
1 appearances
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Edition 43 (2003) award
Naomi Nakagawa
なかがわ なをみ
Nakagawa Naomi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1948-01-01 （Nirasaki, Yamanashi, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author
- Active Years
- 1987-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Japan Children's Literature Association Award | The Coffin Beneath the Water | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | Winner |
Japan Children's Literature Association Award
2002
Work:
The Coffin Beneath the Water
Organization:
Japan Children's Literature Association
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Maboroshi no Striker
1987 Children's literatureA children's story about adventure and coming-of-age.
coming of agefriendship
Catch This Love
1990 Children's literatureA work focusing on emotional bonds and family connections.
familyemotional connection
Under the Blue Highland Sky: Paul Rusch, Father of Kiyosato
1991 Non-fiction (for children)A child-friendly biographical account of Paul Rusch and his activities in Kiyosato.
biographylocal history
I Want to Meet the Wind of That Day
1993 Children's literatureA quiet story confronting memories of the past and feelings of loss.
memoryloss
Apple Pie Once More
1993 Children's literatureA short story depicting warmth in family and everyday life.
familyeveryday life
The Coffin Beneath the Water
2002 Children's literatureA story about mysteries related to water and family bonds. Awarded the Japan Children's Literature Association Award in 2002.
familymysterynature
Four Sisters
2003 Children's literatureA tale about the daily lives and growth of four sisters.
sistersgrowing up
Maachan's Cosmos
2004 Children's literatureAn illustrated work featuring Maachan and her interactions with nature.
naturechildren
Fofor from the Desert Country
2005 Children's literatureA story about cross-cultural encounters and friendship centered on a child from a desert land.
cross-cultural exchangefriendship
A-I-Tsu
2006 Children's literatureA work resembling a short story collection about interactions among distinctive characters.
character studyinteraction
Golden Rain
2008 Children's literatureA work using symbolic imagery to depict inner feelings.
symbolismemotion
Abuela's Big Hands
2009 Children's literatureA warm story depicting interactions with grandmother (abuela).
familyintergenerational
The Dragon's Belly
2009 Children's literatureA children's story that includes fantastical elements.
fantasyadventure
Nakaten Yuu: The Man Who Became a Bridge for Rangaku
2011 Non-fiction (for children)A child-oriented biography of a figure involved in Rangaku (Dutch learning).
biographyhistory
Shokuro Arimatsu
2012 Children's literatureA work portraying a person rooted in a local community.
localitycharacter
Yuki and Yonho: Enchanted by White Porcelain
2014 Children's literatureA story about the interaction of two people centered around white porcelain.
interactionart
Bibliography
- Maboroshi no Striker (1987)
- Catch This Love (1990)
- Under the Blue Highland Sky: Paul Rusch (1991)
- I Want to Meet the Wind of That Day (1993)
- Apple Pie Once More (1993)
- The Coffin Beneath the Water (2002)
- Four Sisters (2003)
- Maachan's Cosmos (2004)
- Fofor from the Desert Country (2005)
- A-I-Tsu (2006)
- Golden Rain (2008)
- Abuela's Big Hands (2009)
- The Dragon's Belly (2009)
- Nakaten Yuu: The Man Who Became a Bridge for Rangaku (2011)
- Shokuro Arimatsu (2012)
- Yuki and Yonho: Enchanted by White Porcelain (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrative voiceempathetic portrayal of children's emotions
- Recurring Motifs
- familynaturecoming of age
Legacy
Naomi Nakagawa has been active in children's literature for many years, known for warm depictions of family and nature. She was recognised with the Japan Children's Literature Association Award in 2002.
Academic Societies
- Japan Children's Literature Association
Trivia
- Born in Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture.
- Resides in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture.
- Won the Japan Children's Literature Association Award in 2002 for 'The Coffin Beneath the Water'.