Muku Hatoju Children's Literature Award
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1998) award
Yumi Okazawa
おかざわ ゆみ
Okazawa Yumi
Pen Names:
Yumi Okazawa（Pen name used for children's literature）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1968 （Niigata Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Suginami, Tokyo, Japan (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's literature writer
- Active Years
- 1995-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan School of Child Education (Nihon Jido Kyoiku Senmon Gakko) | Children's Literature Department | Children's Literature Department | — | — | Japan |
Japan School of Child Education (Nihon Jido Kyoiku Senmon Gakko)
Children's Literature Department
/ Children's Literature Department
Country:
Japan
Graduated from the school's children's literature department
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5th Bunkei Original Children's Literature Award | Young Leaves Boogie | — | Bunkei Award Organizing Committee | winner |
| 1998 | 8th Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award | Bye-Bye: The Journey of an 11-Year-Old | — | Mukuhatoju Award Organizing Committee | winner |
5th Bunkei Original Children's Literature Award
1995
Work:
Young Leaves Boogie
Organization:
Bunkei Award Organizing Committee
Result:
winner
8th Mukuhatoju Children's Literature Award
1998
Work:
Bye-Bye: The Journey of an 11-Year-Old
Organization:
Mukuhatoju Award Organizing Committee
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Bye-Bye: The Journey of an 11-Year-Old
1997 Children's literatureA story about an 11-year-old girl's growth and conflicts with family and friends. Published based on an award-winning original.
coming-of-agefamilyfriendship
Luna Talk: User Guide for 12-Year-Old Girls
2006 Children's / Young adultFollows a 12-year-old girl, humorously depicting everyday life and emotional ups and downs.
adolescenceself-discoveryfriendship
Luna Talk: User Guide to the Male Heart
2007 Children's / Young adultA compact book dealing with the feelings and relationships of adolescents of both sexes.
relationshipsadolescence
Bibliography
- Bye-Bye: The Journey of an 11-Year-Old (1997)
- Luna Talk: User Guide for 12-Year-Old Girls (2006)
- Luna Talk: User Guide to the Male Heart (2007)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Narration that empathizes with a child's perspectiveGentle, accessible prose
- Recurring Motifs
- growtheveryday adventuresfamily relationshipsfriendship
Legacy
Recognized for empathetic depictions of children's inner lives, with award-winning works for young readers. Known as a contributor to regional children's literature.
Trivia
- Real name is Yumi Okazawa (岡沢由美).
- Born in Niigata Prefecture.
- Debuted after winning the 5th Bunkei Original Children's Literature Award in 1995 for 'Young Leaves Boogie'.
- Notable works include 'Bye-Bye: The Journey of an 11-Year-Old'.