Fumiko Takeshita

Fumiko Takeshita (Japanese:竹下文子; February 18, 1957 – March 10, 2026) was a Japanese children's literature writer and picture book author.

Life and career

Takeshita was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on February 18, 1957. She graduated from the Faculty of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University.

Throughout her career, she published numerous books, as well as translations.[1][2]

Takeshita died from cancer on March 10, 2026, at the age of 69.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ York, Stacey (2003-06-01). Roots and Wings, Revised Edition: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs. Redleaf Press. ISBN 978-1-929610-32-7.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Terry (2023-10-10). Adventures in Graphica: Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Teach Comprehension, 2-6. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-003-84379-5.
  3. ↑ "児童文学作家の竹下文子さん死去、６９歳…「ピン・ポン・バス」「黒ねこサンゴロウ」「なまえのないねこ」". 読売新聞オンライン (in Japanese). 2026-03-15. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  4. ↑ "絵本作家の竹下文子さん死去「せんろはつづく」「なまえのないねこ」：朝日新聞". 朝日新聞 (in Japanese). 2026-03-15. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
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