SCBWI Tokyo Translation Day 2012: Bringing Japanese Teen Literature to the World
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(posted by Suzanne Kamata, Tokushima ’88-’90) Saturday, June 16, 2012 SCBWI Tokyo Translation Day 2012: Bringing Japanese Teen Literature to the World A day of presentations, critiques, and conversation for published and pre-published translators of Japanese children’s literature into English, with a focus on young adult (YA) literature. This event is made possible by Yokohama […]
JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘Tomo: Friendship through Fiction: An Anthology of Japan Teen Stories’
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By Sharona Moskowitz (Fukuoka-ken, 2000-01) for JQ magazine. Sharona is interested in fresh, new voices in fiction and creative nonfiction. If you could know your future cause of death, would you choose to know? This is the question posed by “Yamada-san’s Toaster,” one of the short stories in the new fiction anthology Tomo: Friendship […]
Launch of Tomo anthology to benefit teens in Tohoku
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Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima 1988-90), Publicity Assistant for SCBWI-Tokyo shares this: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Tomo Anthology Launch: An Evening of Readings, Discussion and Reflection Time: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Place: Tokyo Women’s Plaza, Conference Room 1 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (by the Children’s Castle and United Nations University). For a map see […]
Agent Day in Yokohama with Mary Kole, October 29
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Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima 1988-90), Publicity Assistant for SCBWI-Tokyo shares this: Agent Day with Mary Kole, October 29 Time: Saturday October 29, 2011 Place: Yokohama International School, Middle Building, Cafeteria For access information and maps visit www.yis.ac.jp Fee: 5,000 yen SCBWI members 8,000 yen nonmembers Reservations Required: To register visit www.scbwi.jp This event will […]
JET Alum Author Beat 10.05.11
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JET Alum Author Beat is a new feature by Ling Tran (Saga-ken, 2009-11) intended to keep readers informed of what various JET alum authors are up to. Contact Ling at jetwit [at] jetwit.com if you’d like to see something included in upcoming posts. She is also interested in providing exposure for aspiring authors/writers among alumni […]
Event: Two Artists, Two Expressions
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Author Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima-ken, 1988-90) who also serves as the Publicity Assistant for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators in Tokyo, shared the following: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators presents Two Artists Two Expressions Colored Pencil Workshop with Katsuya Takahashi and Daniel Schallau Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011, […]
SCBWI-Tokyo Event – Leonard Marcus on Advice from a Legendary Editor
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Posted by Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima, ’88-’90): The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators presents Children’s Literature Scholar Leonard Marcus: Advice from a Legendary Editor: How Ursula Nordstrom Made Children’s Books That Last Time: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 10-11:30 a.m. Place: Tokyo Women’s Plaza, Conference Room 1 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo by the Children’s Castle […]
JET alums at Japan Writers Conference in Tokyo
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The ４th annual Japan Writers Conference will be held Oct. 10-11 in Tokyo with 30 writers giving 50-minute presentations about the artistic and business sides of their respective fields, which inlcude fiction, poetry, journalism and even EFL textbook writing. At least four of the presenters are former JETs. The venue is the Ekoda Campus […]
SCBWI Tokyo Translation Day 2010: Bringing Japanese Children’s Books to the World
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Author Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima-ken, 1988-90) who also serves as the Publicity Assistant for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, shared the following: “A day of presentations, critiques, and conversation for published and pre-published translators of Japanese children’s literature (picture books through young adult) into English.” Date: June 12, 2010 (Saturday) Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Place: Yokohama International School, […]
SCBWI Event – Writer Jane Kurtz in Tokyo
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Author Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima-ken, 1988-90) who also serves as the Publicity Assistant for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, shared the following: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators presents Friday, April 2, 2010 Details, Details: The Snap, Crackle, and Pop of Good Writing with author Jane Kurtz Time: […]
JET Alum Liz Sheffield interviews “Love In Translation” author Wendy Nelson Tokunaga
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Author, manuscript consultant and blogger Liz Sheffield (Hokkaio-ken, Sapporo-shi, 1993-95) has a great post on her blog Motherlogue about a new book out titled Midori by Moonlight by Wendy Nelson Tokunaga. Here’s Liz’s explanation of the background: About a year ago I read Wendy Nelson Tokunaga’s debut novel, Midori by Moonlight. I was thrilled to […]
JetWit Blog Beat by Crystal Wong (Iwate-ken, 2002-04) is a recurring item featuring posts from the blogs of various JET alumni. Crystal is a former English-language writer for Kyodo News. She now works in online marketing in New York and relishes her constant hunt for the best cheap(ish) eats in the city. Hope everyone had […]
JET alum Liz Sheffield interviews “American Fuji” author Sara Backer
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************** Writers and blogger Liz Sheffield (Hokkaio-ken, Sapporo-shi, 1993-95) has a great post on her blog Motherlogue about a new book out titled America Fuji by Sara Backer along with a separate post in which she interviews Backer. A few weeks ago I finished reading American Fuji by Sara Backer. From the moment I saw […]
Popp, Laura (Mie-ken, 2008-Present) is a current JET who writes fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, and is an occasional playwright/film maker. Her short work includes a short story titled “In theShadow Realm” and a documentary she made in Malawi. To read about her amazing adventures all over Japan, go to her […]
JetWit BlogBeat 10.11.09 by Crystal Wong
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JetWit Blog Beat by Crystal Wong (Iwate-ken, 2002-04) is a recurring item featuring posts from the blogs of various JET alumni. Crystal is a former English-language writer for Kyodo News. She is now working as a freelance strategist and writer in New York and relishes her constant hunt for the best cheap(ish) eats in the […]
