The 29th Annual Nissan Children’s Storybook And Picture Book Grand Prix: Nissan To Publish Winning Entries

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is to publish the two winning entries to the “29th Annual Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix“ competition, which was held in 2012. “Wakeari Ringo no Appuru Pai (An Odd Apple’s Apple Pie),” written by Yuko Asai, took first place in the prestigious contest, which has launched the careers of many professional Japanese writers. There were 2335 children’s storybook entries in 2012. In the picture book category “Yumi-chan wa Nezou no Warui Ko Desu (Yumi-chan Has Bad Sleeping Habits)" illustrated by Akemi Miyazaki was the winner. In all 476 picture books were entered.

Both books will be donated by Nissan to approximately 3400 libraries and 700 nurseries and kindergarten facilities near Nissan offices nationwide. Nissan is teaming up with BL Publishing Co., Ltd for the project. Since the inception of the storybook program in 1984, Nissan has donated more than 200,000 books. The concept has also spread outside Japan. In 2012, Nissan Iberia began working with its local administrations and schools to develop its own picture-book contest in Portugal. Nissan carries out the work as part of its commitment to Enriching People’s Lives, making a positive contribution to the world and countries in which the company operates.

Submissions for this year’s “30th Annual Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix" closed on October 31. Winners will be announced in early March 2014.
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