Exciting News: My New Picture Book is Here!

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I’m thrilled to announce the release of my debut picture book, “くつ下をクローゼットの下にいれないでね“ (“Don’t Put Socks Under the Closet”). After much hard work and dedication, this heartwarming story is finally available for everyone to enjoy. This book is special to me because it’s not just a story—it’s an opportunity for parents, carers, and children to share ... Read More

The Art of Compromise

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Behind the Scenes of My Picture Book This year, I published my picture book, くつ下をクローゼットの下にいれないでね (Don’t Hide Your Socks Under the Closet).It was such a rewarding experience, but I’d be lying if I said it was smooth sailing all the way. There were plenty of moments when my editor and I didn’t see eye to ... Read More

A fox and a racoon in Japanese-language and English-language picture books 

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Fact finding  Hello minna san,   Let’s resume our research activities. As I mentioned in the previous entry, starting research with a vague idea is not a good approach to writing. To produce quality writing, one must refine the idea until it shines. One effective method is to validate all my observations through actual browsing, ... Read More

How I won a Picture book writing contest in Japan

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Today, I’m thrilled to announce that I won an incentive prize at the 10th Picture Book Contest in Japan. This was my first time entering a picture book-creating contest, and I feel incredibly lucky that the jury recognized my manuscript as publication material. Based on my experience, let me share with you what it takes ... Read More