American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (1992) Winner
Sheila Hamanaka
シーラ・ハマナカ
Shīra Hamanaka
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Tappan, New York, USA
Career
- Occupations
- children's author, illustrator
- Active Years
- 1990-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | American Book Award | The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism and Renewal | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
American Book Award
1992
Work:
The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism and Renewal
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism and Renewal
1990 children's nonfictionA children's nonfiction work addressing Japanese American history, experiences of racism, and renewal.
Japanese American historyracismrenewal
Peace Crane
1995 children's bookA picture book using the origami crane as a motif to convey themes of peace and friendship.
peacefriendshiporigami
On the Wings of Peace
1995 children's bookA children's work themed around peace, presented as a story or poetic text.
peacehope
All the Colors of the Earth
1999 children's bookA children's picture book celebrating the beauty of diverse skin tones and cultures.
diversityraceacceptance
In Search Of The Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan
1999 children's nonfictionA children's nonfiction book introducing Japan's 'Living National Treasures' who preserve traditional arts and crafts.
Japanese culturetraditional craftspreservation
Grandparents Song
2003 children's bookA picture book depicting the love connecting grandparents and children across generations.
familyintergenerational bonds
The Boy Who Loved All Living Things: The Imaginary Childhood Journal of Albert Schweitzer
2006 children's book / biographicalAn imagined childhood journal of Albert Schweitzer, touching on themes like love for animals and compassion.
animal welfarebiographyempathy
Pablo Puppy's Search for the Perfect Person
2008 children's bookA story of Pablo the puppy searching for the 'perfect person,' learning about relationships and values.
growing upvaluesfriendship
Bibliography
- The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism and Renewal
- Peace Crane
- On the Wings of Peace
- All the Colors of the Earth
- In Search Of The Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan
- Grandparents Song
- The Boy Who Loved All Living Things: The Imaginary Childhood Journal of Albert Schweitzer
- Pablo Puppy's Search for the Perfect Person
Adaptations
- Illustrations for 'The Healthy Hedonist' (2005)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- gentle narrative voiceclear, accessible prose for children
- Recurring Motifs
- peacemulticulturalismfamily ties
Legacy
Known for children's literature addressing Japanese American experiences, peace, and diversity. Recognized for combining visual art and text to present complex social themes to young readers.
Archives
- Library of Congress authority / holdings
- VIAF (Virtual International Authority File)
- WorldCat / OCLC records
Trivia
- She is a Sansei (third-generation Japanese American).
- Daughter of actor Conrad Yama and performer Mary Takaoka (of the Taka Sisters).
- Resides in Tappan, New York.
- Won an American Book Award in 1992 for 'The Journey'.