ヨシタケ シンスケ
Yoshitake Shinsuke
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanagawa Prefectural Chigasaki Hokuryou High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| University of Tsukuba, College of Art and Design | College of Art and Design | — | — | — | Japan |
| University of Tsukuba Graduate School, Graduate School of Art and Design, Integrated Arts Course (Master's) | Graduate School of Art and Design | Integrated Arts Course | 修士 | — | Japan |
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MOE Ehon-ya Award (1st place) | — | — | MOE (Hakusensha) | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award — Art Prize | — | 美術賞 | Sankei Shimbun | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Nagano Picture Book Award — CONTEMPORARY Category | — | CONTEMPORARY部門 | Nagano Picture Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Kenbuchi Picture Book Award — Grand Prize | — | 大賞 | Kenbuchi Picture Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2019 | The New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award | — | — | The New York Times | 受賞 |
| 2015 | (Ikeda Akiko Memorial) Watakushi, Tsumari Nobody Award | — | — | Watakushi, Tsumari Nobody (NPO) | 受賞 |
A picture book that humorously explores various imaginative ideas about an apple; a non-linear 'idea' picture book.
A picture book that deals with the idea of creating one's own 'fake' self, blending humor and reflection.
A picture book about feelings of boredom and everyday life. The English edition won The New York Times Best Illustrated Book award.
A collection of short essays and observations. Adapted into an anime in 2023.
Known for imaginative 'idea' picture books that appeal to a wide audience; by 2022 cumulative circulation reached about 6 million copies and his works have been translated in multiple countries. Numerous awards and media appearances have increased his public recognition.
I feel my work is to find small anxieties and interesting things in everyday life.