NPO Children’s General Election Secretariat
The top 10 chosen by 144,188 children have been decided! 4th “Elementary school students choose! “Children’s Book” General Election” Top 10
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The NPO Children’s General Election Secretariat will hold the 4th “Elementary School Students Choose!” The “Children’s Book” General Election” top 10 results presentation was held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.
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The NPO Children’s General Election Secretariat will hold the 4th “Elementary School Students Choose!” The “Children’s Book” General Election” top 10 results presentation was held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. The top 10 books selected from a total of 144,188 entries have been announced. A “Children’s Presenter” chosen from among the voters commented on the book they voted for and why they chose it, and also received feedback from the author. Comedian and author Naoki Matayoshi, who serves as an ambassador, also appeared and gave his impressions of the award-winning work, as well as holding a joint autograph session with the author.
■No. 4 “Elementary school students choose!” “Children’s Book General Election” Best 10 Results Presentation Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, 2024 13:00-14:30
Venue: Josai International University Tokyo Kioicho Campus Building 1 Hall (Building 1, 3-26 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Contents: Announcement of the top 10 results, impressions of the award-winning works by Naoki Matayoshi, photo session, and photo session with Naoki Matayoshi Author’s special autograph session
The results of this general election will be announced at over 2,000 bookstores, schools, and (some) public libraries nationwide. A tabloid summarizing the results will be distributed at bookstores nationwide and will be published on the official website.
1st Place: “It May Be an Apple” by Shinsuke Yoshitake, 2013, Bronze Shinsha
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It was really interesting to see all the different ideas that boys come up with, and I really like it because it gives me ideas that I can come up with.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
When thinking about the future, I would be happy if you could use the word “might” well and have fun, and I will continue to support books that make you feel excited. I would be happy if I could make it while having someone do it for me.
What does “might be an apple” mean?
“Apple may be” is Shinsuke Yoshitake’s debut picture book.
There was an apple on the table. But maybe this isn’t an apple. Maybe it’s the cherry on top, or maybe it has a heart.
This is an inspirational picture book that allows you to endlessly enjoy thinking.
2nd place “Interesting! The Mysteries of Evolution: Encyclopedia of Unusual Creatures” Supervised by Tadaaki Imaizumi Illustrated by Fumie Shimoma, Akiko Tokunaga, Fuyumi Kawamura 2016 Takahashi Shoten
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The strangeness of the creatures is interesting.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
Lately, even when I’m reading books on zoology, all I can think about is the unfortunate things. My children often write me fan letters. I’m very happy that this book helps me learn to write and read.
3rd place “Great Pinch Encyclopedia” Written by Ritake Suzuki 2022 Shogakukan
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The good thing about this is that you can prepare for what to do if you ever find yourself in a pinch.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
When you’re excited about a sunny stage like this, it’s easy to get into a big pinch. Things like the zipper on my pants being open. I hope that this very valuable opportunity will continue in the future. 4th place “Arukashira Shoten” Author/Shinsuke Yoshitake 2017 Poplar Publishing
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I get excited every time I turn the page to see what kind of interesting books will come out. I thought I’d like to take a reading trip around the world.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
I’m going to continue reading various books that I find interesting, and I’m thinking things like, “It would be even more interesting if I did it this way,” or “I wish there was a book like this.” I would be happy if someday I would be able to be the one who makes the book. 5th Place “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo” Written by Reiko Hiroshima Illustrated by jyajya 2013 Kaiseisha
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It’s interesting to see all kinds of candy, it’s also good for learning kanji, and it’s fun to imagine.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
I will continue to do my best so that people can read and enjoy “Zentendo.” Thank you very much, everyone! Together with Beniko, I would like to thank you.
6th place “Pan Robo” Written by Keiko Shibata 2020 KADOKAWA
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I thought it was amazing that a bread thief who loves bread became a baker. (Sophomore)
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
I feel very happy that this bread thief, who is a reflection of myself, is loved and loved. I want everyone to know their own attractive parts, cherish them, and grow.
7th place “Four Children’s Life 1. The secret sister life begins! ” Written by Himari Hino Illustrated by Oriko Sakura 2018 KADOKAWA
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It’s interesting to see a variety of situations, such as when the four of us do housework, participate in club activities, and play with friends.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
Thank you for voting for “Four Children’s Life”. Although I am also an author, I want to continue writing with excitement and excitement along with all my readers. Thank you very much for this time. 8th place “Dragon Strongest King Illustrated Book” Supervised by Nobuaki Kenbe Illustrations by Nanbakibi, Lucia Nanami 2022 Gakken
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I like how cool Leviathan is
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
I think it’s a great thing because it’s rare for friends to talk about who will win until they get into a fight. In the future, I would like to continue creating books that children love so much that their parents and teachers will be troubled by them.
9th place “Hone Hone Zaurus Tyranno Baby’s Adventure” Original idea/Supervision/Kabaya Foods Co., Ltd. Written/Illustrated/Group Ammonites 2008 Iwasaki Shoten
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There are so many characters and it’s amazing how they all become friends. Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
Thank you very much to all the children who voted. From now on, as Group Ammonites, I would like to continue writing books that entertain children. thank you very much.
10th place “100 Kaidate no Ie” Written by Toshio Iwai, 2008, Kaiseisha
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Comments from child presenters (1st grade)
The best part was that the view of the stars from the top of the 100-story house was very beautiful.
Comments from award-winning authors and related parties
The reason I was able to write six books was because of the great support of the children who really read the books. Today’s award was chosen by all the elementary school students, so I couldn’t be happier.
*Comments are excerpted from the presentation.
■The 4th Best 10 Results Presentation
4th “Elementary school students choose! At the “Children’s Book General Election,” comedian and author Naoki Matayoshi, who has been an ambassador since the first edition, appeared and gave a talk about the winning works. In addition, 10 “Children’s Presenters” selected from among the voters this time presented certificates of commendation to the authors of winning works, along with comments on why they chose their books.
When presenting the award for “Ringo Might”, which was selected from a total of 144,188 votes, author Shinsuke Yoshitake expressed his gratitude and joy for the votes. In addition, at the first
“Children’s Book General Election Special Autograph Session,” the author and eight other people involved, as well as Naoki Matayoshi, drew autographs and illustrations on colored paper held by children. The participants talked with their favorite authors and happily received autographs written by their favorite authors.
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■“Elementary school students choose! What is the “Children’s Book General Election”? “We want to create opportunities for children to encounter books and make them feel more familiar with books.” With this in mind, we asked elementary school students to vote for their “favorite book.” This is an event where children will announce the ranking of the selected books. Since the first event was held in 2017, it has been held once every two years. Approximately 540,000 elementary school students participated in the voting in the past three elections. When the results were announced for the past three times, we held a results presentation where the children presented awards to the authors of the books they had chosen, and the events were featured in more than 200 media outlets. In addition, top-ranked works are widely distributed at more than 2,000 bookstores nationwide, and it has become established as an event that is lively not only for children’s books but also for the publishing industry. The “Zannen na Kimono Dictionary” series and “Mysterious Candy Shop Zentendo” series, which were ranked in the top 10 in the past, are now very popular series among children, and the movement started by children themselves is greatly exciting the publishing industry.
Sponsored by: NPO Children’s General Election Secretariat
Voting period: May 5, 2023 to September 8, 2023
Eligibility to vote: Must be an elementary school student as of May 5, 2023 How to apply: Vote using the application form on the official website or at schools, public libraries, etc.
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■Ambassador Naoki Matayoshi Comedian/Writer
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Born June 2, 1980. Born in Osaka Prefecture.
Entered NSC (Yoshimoto General Arts Academy) in 1999.
In 2003, he formed the comedy duo Peace.
In 2010, he won second place in King of Conte.
In January 2015, he released “Hibana” and won the 153rd Akutagawa Prize. “Ningen” was released in October 2019. Comment from Ambassador Naoki Matayoshi
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It was a really wonderful meeting, with cheers going up every time there was an announcement. I think we have a collection of books that truly stimulate a variety of senses, as everyone has chosen them. I think it’s interesting to think that you should read a book that someone else has chosen as number one even though you haven’t read it yet, and that your sense of self expands further and further. More details about this release:
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