Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 22 (1989) award
Arié Toki
とき ありえ
Toki Arie
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1951-01-02 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Died
- 2013-08-09 age 62
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, English, French
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan → Paris, France
Career
- Occupations
- Children's writer, Translator, Playwright
- Active Years
- 1986-2013
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia University | Faculty of Letters (German literature) | Department of German Literature | — | — | Japan |
| University of Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle) | — | — | — | — | France |
Sophia University
Faculty of Letters (German literature)
/ Department of German Literature
Country:
Japan
University of Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle)
Country:
France
Moved to France after marriage to study
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award | Nozomi and Zozomi-chan | — | Japan Association of Children's Literature | winner |
| 2013 | Agency for Cultural Affairs Dispatch Trainee | — | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | fellowship |
Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award
1989
Work:
Nozomi and Zozomi-chan
Organization:
Japan Association of Children's Literature
Result:
winner
Agency for Cultural Affairs Dispatch Trainee
2013
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
Result:
fellowship
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Little God Putchi
1986 Children's literature (picture book)The story of a little deity Putchi, told in a gentle tone for children.
growthkindness
Nozomi and Zozomi-chan
1988 Children's literature (picture book)A warm depiction of the relationship between sisters (or friends). Award-winning work.
friendshipfamily
Breezy Vegetable Village
1990 Children's literatureA fantasy-style picture book depicting a village where vegetables live.
naturecommunity
Classmate
1993 Children's literatureA short work depicting children's interactions at school.
school lifefriendship
Rico and the Mysterious Beanstalk
1997 Fairy taleAn adventure around a mysterious beanstalk. Collected in a fairy tale palette.
adventurewonder
Sea Galaxy: From Fantasy Ocean Elementary
2003 Children's literature (novel)A children's novel set in a fantastical sea world, focusing on the ocean and imagination.
fantasysea
Hananuno's Daughter
2003 Play (music theatre)Written as a script for a music theatre piece, containing elements suitable for children.
theatremusic
Stories of Coco's Forest
2004 Children's literature (picture book)One volume of a picture-book series set in a forest.
forestanimals
Coco's Forest: Night Stories
2005 Children's literature (picture book)A collection of forest stories themed around the night.
nightnature
Coco's Forest: Dream Stories
2008 Children's literature (picture book)A gentle collection of short stories themed on dreams.
dreamsimagination
Linde
2011 Children's literatureA children's work published by Kodansha, portraying interactions between characters and nature.
charactersnature
Rina Who Found a Cat and Me Who Didn't
2013 Children's literatureA gentle tale contrasting a child who picked up a cat and the narrator who did not.
choicesempathy
Bibliography
- Little God Putchi
- Nozomi and Zozomi-chan
- Breezy Vegetable Village
- Classmate
- Rico and the Mysterious Beanstalk
- Sea Galaxy: From Fantasy Ocean Elementary
- Hananuno's Daughter
- Stories of Coco's Forest
- Coco's Forest: Night Stories
- Coco's Forest: Dream Stories
- Linde
- Rina Who Found a Cat and Me Who Didn't
Adaptations
- Music-theatre scripts
Translations by Author
- Where Are Friends? Lots of Teddy Bears
- Without Beginning or End
- Olga Strongboy: The T-Shirt Story
- Go! Emperor Penguin
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrative voicevisually evocative descriptionsshort-chapter structure suited to children
- Recurring Motifs
- nature (forest, sea, sky)animalsfriendship and familydreams and imagination
Health
-
lung cancer2013Died of lung cancer in 2013, which ended her activities.
Legacy
A writer remembered for a gentle style in children's literature and extensive translation work. Contributed significantly to children's publishing in Japan through original picture books, tales, and numerous translations.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Children's Literature
Archives
- Holdings at the National Diet Library (Japan)
- Registered in VIAF and various library catalogs
Trivia
- Graduated from Sophia University's German literature program and studied at University of Paris III after marriage.
- Won the Japan Association of Children's Literature Newcomer Award in 1989 for "Nozomi and Zozomi-chan."
- Translated many picture books and children's books from English and French.
- In 2013 was a trainee dispatched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and undertook training in France (including Caen).
- Died of lung cancer on August 9, 2013.