Novel Children's Literature Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (2009) selected
Yoko Nishigaki
ニシガキ ヨウコ
Nishigaki Yoko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Nagoya, Aichi (born) → Ome, Tokyo (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature author
- Active Years
- 2000-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamagawa University | Faculty of Agriculture | Department of Agricultural Chemistry | — | — | Japan |
Tamagawa University
Faculty of Agriculture
/ Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mainichi Children's Novel Contest — Grand Prize | — | — | Mainichi Newspapers | 受賞 |
| 2009 | Long-form Children's Literature Newcomer Award (8th) | Piacere: The Voice of the Wind | — | Long-form Children's Literature Newcomer Award committee | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award (21st) | Piacere: The Voice of the Wind | — | Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award committee | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award (65th) | Three Dimples on the Riverbed | — | Shogakukan | 受賞 |
Mainichi Children's Novel Contest — Grand Prize
2000
Organization:
Mainichi Newspapers
Result:
受賞
Long-form Children's Literature Newcomer Award (8th)
2009
Work:
Piacere: The Voice of the Wind
Organization:
Long-form Children's Literature Newcomer Award committee
Result:
受賞
Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award (21st)
2011
Work:
Piacere: The Voice of the Wind
Organization:
Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award committee
Result:
受賞
Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award (65th)
2016
Work:
Three Dimples on the Riverbed
Organization:
Shogakukan
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Muku Hatoju Children's Literature Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2011) award
Shogakukan Children Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
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Edition 65 (2016) award
Works
Major Works
Piacere: The Voice of the Wind
2010 Children's literatureA children's novel about family, friendship and growth. The protagonist changes through events that come with the wind.
coming of agefriendshipfamily
My Muse!
2013 Children's literatureA work depicting episodes related to children and creative expression.
creativityidentity
The Silk‑Tree Blossomed
2013 Children's literature (short stories)A gentle short story collection for children.
natureeveryday miracles
Three Dimples on the Riverbed
2015 Children's literatureA novel about recognizing differences and the importance of hope for children. Winner of the 2016 Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award.
empathyhoperespect for diversity
Bibliography
- Piacere: The Voice of the Wind
- My Muse!
- The Silk‑Tree Blossomed
- Three Dimples on the Riverbed
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle, accessible narrative voiceportrayals that empathize with children's perspectives
- Recurring Motifs
- naturegrowthunderstanding others
Health
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Long-term hospitalization (childhood)幼少期（約3年間）Her limited school attendance due to long-term hospitalization influenced her motivations and themes in writing.
Legacy
A recognized author in children's literature, recipient of several awards. Known for works that convey hope and empathy to children.
Trivia
- Hospitalized for about three years during childhood.
- Born in Nagoya; reported to reside in Ome.
- Winner of the 2016 Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award.