Kotobaya (The Word Shop) The Secrets of Kotobako (Word Boxes) and Kotodama (Word Jewels) "What is Kotobaya?" You'll want to know just from the title! It seals away words you shouldn't say, and encourages you to say words you find difficult to express... The "Kotobaya" that gives you such courage might be right by your side! Emiri Kume, born in Tokyo in 1987. Graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science. After working at an advertising agency, she is now engaged in creative activities and translation work. This work won the 5th Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun Children's Literature Award. Words are the bridge that connects hearts! Yoko, a fifth-grade elementary school student, thinks her grandmother works at a small general store in town. ...But, her grandmother's real job is the "Kotobaya," a shop that provides "the courage to speak words" and "the courage not to speak words"! By chance, Yoko learns about the origins and mission of the Kotobaya. That summer, she enters her grandmother's workshop as an apprentice to a Kotodama artisan. In a time when many hurtful words are spread online and through email, this is a story that emphasizes the importance of words. The 5th Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun Children's Literature Award winner, chosen with children. Serialized in the Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun for three months from July to September, then published as a book. There is a slight crease on the top of the cover, but it hasn't been read much and is relatively clean. Please understand that this is a used item. Simple packaging for shipping. #EmiriKume #MasakoMotoyama #Book #Novel #AsahiShogakuseiShimbun