Muku Hatoju Children's Literature Award
1 appearances
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Edition 20 (2010) award
Hitomi Sasaki
ささき ひとみ
Sasaki Hitomi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Juo (now Hitachi), Ibaraki, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Juo (now Hitachi), Ibaraki, Japan → Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Copywriter, Children's literature author
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- Japan Association of Children's Literary Writers, Japan Children's Literature Association, Kogensha (literary circle/association)
- Memberships
- Japan Association of Children's Literary Writers, Japan Children's Literature Association
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku Fukushi University | Department of Welfare Psychology | Department of Welfare Psychology | — | — | Japan |
Tohoku Fukushi University
Department of Welfare Psychology
/ Department of Welfare Psychology
Year of Graduation:
1985
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | New 'Sea of Fairy Tales' | My Friend and the Last Run | — | Poplar Publishing | 公募入選 |
| — | Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award | My Friend and the Last Run | — | Kagoshima City (Mukuhatoju Award) | 受賞 |
| — | Nissan Children's Story and Picture Book Grand Prix (Short Story) | The Rose Garden Witch | 童話 | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. | 第15回 佳作入賞 |
| — | Nissan Children's Story and Picture Book Grand Prix (Short Story) | Sakuramori | 童話 | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. | 第20回 佳作入賞 |
New 'Sea of Fairy Tales'
Work:
My Friend and the Last Run
Organization:
Poplar Publishing
Result:
公募入選
Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award
Work:
My Friend and the Last Run
Organization:
Kagoshima City (Mukuhatoju Award)
Result:
受賞
Nissan Children's Story and Picture Book Grand Prix (Short Story)
Work:
The Rose Garden Witch
Category:
童話
Organization:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Result:
第15回 佳作入賞
Nissan Children's Story and Picture Book Grand Prix (Short Story)
Work:
Sakuramori
Category:
童話
Organization:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Result:
第20回 佳作入賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Walking Through Britain
2000 Children's literature / Travel essayAn essay-style work about travels in Britain, illustrated by Keiko Hongo.
travelcultural observation
Everyday Walks in Britain: Notes
2001 Travel essayNotes on everyday life and scenery during stays in Britain.
everyday lifetravel
British Antique Dream Tales
2002 Children's literature / FantasticalA collection of short pieces inspired by British antiques and scenes.
dreamsnostalgia
My Friend and the Last Run
2009 Children's literatureA children's novel about friendship, parting and coming of age. Later adapted into film.
friendshipfarewellcoming-of-age
Adaptations
- [Film] Yuzu Leaves Swaying (2016)
Dragon's Tears
2012 Children's literatureA children's book illustrated by Naore Yoshida, containing fantasy elements.
fantasyemotion
Welcome to Mononoke Onsen: Taki-no-yu
2013 Children's literature / Yokai storyA children's story set at a hot spring frequented by yokai (spirits/monsters).
yokaiinteraction
The Tanabata Moon
2014 Children's literatureA heartwarming picture book themed on the Tanabata festival.
festivalswishes
Hometown, a Town of Treasures
2016 Picture book (commemorative)A commemorative picture book for Tomiya City's municipal establishment, depicting community and hometown.
localitycommunity
Big Bro is a Sengoku Warlord!
2018 Children's humorA humorous children's picture book using Sengoku warlords as motifs.
historyhumor
Bibliography
- Walking Through Britain
- Everyday Walks in Britain: Notes
- British Antique Dream Tales
- My Friend and the Last Run
- Dragon's Tears
- Welcome to Mononoke Onsen: Taki-no-yu
- The Tanabata Moon
- Hometown, a Town of Treasures
- Big Bro is a Sengoku Warlord!
Adaptations
- My Friend and the Last Run → film 'Yuzu Leaves Swaying' (2016)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Warm, accessible narrative voicePlain, child-friendly prose
- Recurring Motifs
- friendshipfamilycoming-of-ageyokai/folklorehometown and travel
Legacy
Known for warm children's stories; one of her notable works was adapted into a film. Valued for both regional themes and broad accessibility.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Children's Literary Writers
- Japan Children's Literature Association
In Popular Culture
- 'My Friend and the Last Run' was adapted into a film and became a local cultural topic.
Trivia
- 'My Friend and the Last Run' was adapted into the 2016 film 'Yuzu Leaves Swaying'.
- Graduated from Tohoku Fukushi University, Department of Welfare Psychology (1985).
- Has worked as a copywriter and also as a freelance writer.