Echizen Washi

Mr. Kako Satshi was in charge with the final judgement for the contest. His picture books have been read by lots of children in Japan. My sister and I enjoyed them a lot when we were very small. His books always remided me of my early stage living in Aichi prefecture until eight. The book in the 2nd photo is about a crow family of a bread shop, which is also well known in Japan. 

Because we wanted to have a chance to have our work  read by him,  we joined the contest; my sister writing the story and me drawing the pictures . The result was that we won the first prize ! I cannot believe it.... Now the copyright is Echizen city's, so I cannot show you here the work. But it will be exhibited at the Echizen Public Hall. 

Before the phone call telling me the first prize, I had been to listen to his story in Takefu area. Mr. Kako is now eighty-five, but he still has a strong passion on making picture books considering how he can let children have eagerness in growing themselves up and learning for themselves. His books are very simple, but now I know he has lots of message for children. 

This time I won the prize with my sister. This means a lot especially after I decided to spend less in papermaking but more in creating my art works.

Hope you understand my confusing English !