Japanese Literary Awards

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Juvenile Literature Newcomer Award じどうぶんげいしんじんしょう

Edition 13 (1984)

Original fairy talesNovelsNon-fictionPoetryChildren's songs

Winners

3 people

A children’s novel about children living in a northern town. Against the climate and texture of local life, it observes young people’s growth and relationships in the community.

In the life of a snowy northern town, the children slowly change.

194 pages
children’s literaturenorthern townregional lifegrowthdaily life

A fantasy adventure later published as Niji e no Tabi. Set across the wide land of Aizaria, it depicts travel, war, longing for peace, and the strengths and weaknesses of the heart.

The journey toward the rainbow is also an inner journey through war and peace.

438 pages
children’s literaturefantasyjourneywar and peacegrowth
丸井祐子 award

A children’s literary work by Yuko Marui. The playful sound of the title is paired with children’s sharp feelings and frustration, portraying growth within daily life.

Holding on to the tail of frustration, a child moves forward.

children’s literatureemotiondaily lifegrowthchildren