Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award にほんじどうぶんがくしゃきょうかいしんじんしょう
Edition 22 (1989)
Creative writingCriticism and research
Winners
2 peopleA fantasy set in a mythic world reminiscent of ancient Japan, following Saya as she confronts her power and fate. Light and darkness, gods and humans, rule and freedom are joined in a fresh coming-of-age story.
Amid mythic light and darkness, a girl chooses her own fate.
366 pages
fantasymythcoming of age
Through the relationship between Nozomi and the mysterious Zozomi-chan, this children's work depicts imagination and the tremors of daily life. Its accessible narration carries a sense of accepting what is different from oneself.
Zozomi-chan brings a slightly mysterious breeze into Nozomi's everyday life.
125 pages
imaginationfriendshipdaily life