Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1975) award
Sugō Hiroshi
すごう ひろし
Sugou Hiroshi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1938-06-01 （Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Hachiōji (resided) → Ōmiya (resided) → Kōriyama (hometown, current residence)
Career
- Occupations
- children's author, writer
- Active Years
- 1974-
- Influenced By
- Hiroshi Sunada
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School
Country:
Japan
Moved to Tokyo after high school to devote himself to creative work
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers Newcomer Award | Until the Day of Leaving the Nest | — | Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers | 受賞 |
| 1983 | Robō no Ishi Literary Prize (Yamamoto Yūzō Memorial) | The three-part series including 'Komori Gakkō no Onna Sensei' | — | Robō no Ishi Literary Prize Committee | 受賞 |
Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers Newcomer Award
1975
Work:
Until the Day of Leaving the Nest
Organization:
Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers
Result:
受賞
Robō no Ishi Literary Prize (Yamamoto Yūzō Memorial)
1983
Work:
The three-part series including 'Komori Gakkō no Onna Sensei'
Organization:
Robō no Ishi Literary Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Robo no Ishi Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (1983) award
Works
Major Works
Until the Day of Leaving the Nest
1974 Children's literatureA children's novel depicting the growth and friendships of young protagonists. It won a newcomer award in 1975 and served as the basis for an NHK youth drama.
coming of agefriendshipschool life
Adaptations
- [Television (youth drama)] Until the Day of Leaving the Nest (original for NHK youth drama) (1976)
The Red Nest Box
1975 Children's literatureShort to mid-length works portraying events at home and school from children's perspectives.
familyfriendshipeveryday life
The Female Teacher of the Babysitting School
1981 Children's literatureA work in the 'Komori Gakkō' series that depicts relationships between children and adults and their growth.
educationcoming of agehuman relationships
Bibliography
- Until the Day of Leaving the Nest (Poplar Publishing) 1974
- The Red Nest Box (Poplar Publishing) 1975
- The Red Parachute (PHP Institute) 1977
- My Boyfriend Is the Transfer Student (Poplar Publishing) 1979
- Babysitting School (Poplar Publishing) 1980
- The Female Teacher of the Babysitting School (Poplar Publishing) 1981
- Goodbye, Babysitting School (Poplar Publishing) 1982
- Our Transfer Student (Bunken Publishing) 1985
- Farewell Bedwetting (Poplar Publishing) 1986
- The Shy Girl's Love Story (Poplar Publishing) 1988
- Secret Boyfriend (Poplar Publishing paperback) 1989
- My Boyfriend Is Only You (Poplar Publishing paperback) 1990
Adaptations
- Until the Day of Leaving the Nest — original for NHK youth drama (1976)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- plain, accessible prose for childrencharacter-driven narration
- Recurring Motifs
- growth and independenceschool lifefriendship and family
Legacy
Active mainly in the 1970s–80s in children's literature, known for contemporary themes and character portrayal aimed at young readers. He achieved recognition while residing outside major urban centers.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers
Archives
- National Diet Library holdings / authority files
Trivia
- Born in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture.
- Won the Japan Association of Children's Literature Writers Newcomer Award in 1975 for 'Until the Day of Leaving the Nest.'
- His work served as the basis for an NHK youth drama in 1976.
- Authority records exist (VIAF, National Diet Library).