Japan Children’s Literature Association Award にほんじどうぶんがくしゃきょうかいしょう
Edition 45 (2005)
Creative WorksCriticism and Research
Winners
2 people
Makiko Satou
award
A linked collection about four sixth-grade classmates, Ayako, Marina, Shogo, and Ryohei, each experiencing an unforgettable first. It portrays the pain, expectation, and loneliness of growing up with a warm gaze.
Four children in the same classroom encounter first experiences they will never forget.
231 pages
children's literaturefirst experiencesgrowing upfriendshipelementary school
Masamoto Nasu
special award
A long-running children's series by Masamoto Nasu. Centered on a trio from Hanayama No. 2 Elementary School, it crosses adventure, incidents, school life, and local community.
A long series that follows a trio's adventures and children's curiosity about everyday life and society.
children's literatureseriesadventurefriendshipschool life