Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 42 (2001) award
Michiko Yazuki
やづき みちこ
Yazuki Michiko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1970-01-01 （Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan (born and resident)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Children's literature author
- Active Years
- 2001-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior college | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Junior college
Country:
Japan
Graduated from a junior college; worked in a company before debuting as an author.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award | Twelve Years Old | — | Kodansha | Winner |
| — | Noma Children's Literature Award | Quiet Days | — | Noma Cultural Foundation | Winner |
| — | Tsubota Joji Literary Prize | Quiet Days | — | Tsubota Joji Prize Committee | Winner |
| 2020 | Shogakukan Children's Publication Culture Award | Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age | — | Shogakukan | Winner |
Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award
2002
Work:
Twelve Years Old
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
Winner
Noma Children's Literature Award
Work:
Quiet Days
Organization:
Noma Cultural Foundation
Result:
Winner
Tsubota Joji Literary Prize
Work:
Quiet Days
Organization:
Tsubota Joji Prize Committee
Result:
Winner
Shogakukan Children's Publication Culture Award
2020
Work:
Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age
Organization:
Shogakukan
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Noma Children's Literature Award
1 appearances
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Edition 45 (2007) award
Tsubota Joji Literary Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 23 (2007) award
Shogakukan Children Publishing Culture Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 69 (2020) award
Works
Major Works
Twelve Years Old
2002 Children's literatureA children's novel sensitively depicting the feelings of a girl around the onset of adolescence. Debut work that won the Kodansha Newcomer Award.
Coming of ageFriendshipFamily
Quiet Days
2006 Children's literatureA work portraying quiet emotions found within family life and the everyday. Winner of the Noma Children's Literature Award and the Tsubota Joji Prize.
FamilyLossEveryday life
Dinner Table Tomorrow
2016 Novel (social drama)A novel centered on issues surrounding family. Adapted into a film in 2021 starring Miho Kanno.
FamilySocial issuesParent-child relationships
Adaptations
- [Film] Dinner Table Tomorrow (2021)
Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age
2019 Children / Young AdultA story about friendship told from children's perspectives, illustrated by Hayakawa Seshio. Winner of the Shogakukan Children's Publication Culture Award (2020); adapted into a TV drama in 2024.
FriendshipWar and memoryGenerations
Adaptations
- [TV drama] Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age (2024)
Bibliography
- Twelve Years Old
- Son of the Future
- Quiet Days
- Sitting with Knees Up, Looking at the Sky
- Mikiwa-me Test
- Ruri Sister
- The Sea Beyond the Slope
- Flin
- Dahlia's Smile
- Dinner Table Tomorrow
- Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age
Adaptations
- Film 'Dinner Table Tomorrow' (2021)
- TV drama 'Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age' (2024)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Gentle, approachable narrationEmphasis on children's perspectives
- Recurring Motifs
- FamilyFriendshipGrowth and lossEveryday conflicts
Legacy
Recognized as an author active in both children's literature and general fiction. Praised for carefully portraying family life and children's perspectives; recipient of multiple children's literature awards. Several works have been adapted for screen, increasing public recognition.
In Popular Culture
- Film 'Dinner Table Tomorrow' (2021) - starring Miho Kanno
- TV drama 'Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age' (2024) - starring Kichiemon Kishibe, others
Trivia
- She is married and a mother of two.
- Has an X (formerly Twitter) account (@Yazuki_Michiko).
- 'Dinner Table Tomorrow' was adapted into a film in 2021.
- 'Friendship with Mr. Tanaka Who Used to Be My Age' was adapted into a TV drama in 2024.