Saou Ichikawa

Saou Ichikawa

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Saou Ichikawa is a Japanese author recognized for her innovative narratives and exploration of identity. Her nomination for the Booker International Prize for the book 'Hunchback' marks a significant moment in her literary career, bringing her work to an international audience.

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Saou Ichikawa was named the winner of the Akutagawa Prize in July 2023, becoming the first author with a severe physical disability to win.

The Prize-Winning Novel Challenging ‘Ableist Machismo’ in Japan
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-16
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Saou Ichikawa is the author of Hunchback, which features a narrator with myotubular myopathy.

the best of China’s incredibly deep storytelling tradition – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-30
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