[Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.] A new standard for reading aloud! Recruiting ambassadors for the picture book “Inai Inai Elephant!” *Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 15, 2024
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A new standard for reading aloud! Recruiting ambassadors for the picture book “Inai Inai Elephant!”
*Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd. (President: Keiko Komatsuzaki, Head Office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) is looking for ambassadors for the picture book “Inai Inai Elephant!” on Instagram. *
* Baa! Not an elephant! ? Somehow this elephant has become a habit…* * We are looking for ambassadors for “Inai Inai Elephant!” on Iwasaki Shoten’s official Instagram! *
* -“Inai Inai Zou!” Ambassador Overview-*
1. How you are reading “Inai Inai Elephant!” and your impressions of the picture book.
Contents related to picture books, such as the love for “Inai Inai Elephant!” At least twice between September and the end of October with the specified hashtag
Please submit photos or videos.
(*We will give you the picture book “Inai Inai Elephant!”)
2. Please share posts related to “Inai Inai Elephant!” distributed by Iwasaki Shoten on Stories etc.
* -For those who become ambassadors-*
1. One picture book “Inai Inai Elephant!”
2. Receive a 1,000 yen book card net gift that can be used at online bookstores.
* -Application target-*
Anyone can apply!
Not only individuals but also groups are welcome to apply!
* -How to apply-*
1. Follow Iwasaki Shoten official Instagram.
2. Please comment on the ambassador recruitment post that you are applying. * -Recruitment period-*
Monday, August 12, 2024 – Monday, September 2, 2024
* -Ambassador appointment period-*
The ambassador of “Inai Inai Elephant!” will be appointed forever. *The submission period is from September to the end of October 2024. * -Recruitment capacity-*
Maximum 20 people
*Winners will be contacted individually by early September via DM on our official account, so please make sure to set your settings so that you can receive DM.
Please note that there will be no announcements on Instagram. For other details, please check the posts on the Iwasaki Shoten Instagram account.
Iwasaki Shoten Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/iwasakishoten_pr/ We look forward to receiving your applications!
-Book information-
・Book title: Inai Inai Zou!
・Kenta Otsuka/Written by
・Koji Yamamura/Illustration
・Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.
・ISBN: 978-4-265-83121-0
・List price: 1,430 yen (1,300 yen + tax)
・Content introduction: When you turn the page, what is that? This “elephant” is so addictive! This is a new type of children’s picture book that both children and adults can enjoy aloud.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4265831214/
Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/17790216/
Kinokuniya Bookstore: https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784265831210
-About the author-
Written by Kenta Otsuka
Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1976. I write picture books, children’s stories, etc. One of the picture book works is “It doesn’t move.” ” “I’m not lazy. ”, “Onyake”, “Denya”, “Mushi Ninja” (Pie
International), “Oyatsu Trampoline” (Hakusensha), “Ichinichi Panda”, “Why is a crocodile called a crocodile?” ”, “Haregaeru”
(Shogakukan), “Fun Rolling Gasazu” (KADOKAWA), “Squid is Squid” (Micro Magazine Publishing), and “Chinanago no Chinchindensha” (Kodansha).
Koji Nishimura/Illustration
Born in Aichi Prefecture. Animation artist and picture book writer. His animation works for children include “Pakshi” and “The Book of Babel.” “Mt. Head” was nominated for the short animation category at the 75th Academy Awards and won six grand prizes, including Annecy and Zagrep. Other animation works include “Ikumano no Kita” and “Polar Bear Suggokuhima.” His picture books include “Oyaoya, Oyasai” (written by Chihiro Ishizu/Fukuinkan Shoten) and “Parade” (Kodansha). Received the Art Encouragement Award and the Medal with Purple Ribbon. Member of the American Academy of Arts and Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts.