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Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award こうだんしゃじどうぶんがくしんじんしょう

Edition 45 (2004)

Children's literature

Winners

2 people
立石彰 たていし あきら award

A children’s story in which a boy’s encounter with death leads to reflection on life, parting, and growth.

A children’s story in which a boy’s encounter with death leads to reflection on life, parting, and growth.

award-winning workmemoryhuman relationships
Nao Kosaka こうさか なお honorable mention

A children’s story about effort and conflict around running, readable as a sports-centered coming-of-age tale.

A children’s story about effort and conflict around running, readable as a sports-centered coming-of-age tale.

award-winning workmemoryhuman relationships