Saou Ichikawa, who has congenital myopathy, was awarded the prestigious prize for her humorous novel "Hunchback," which offers commentary on the privileges of non-disabled people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/07/20/books/akutagawa-naoki-prizes/?utm_content=buffer49a02&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #books #awards #literature #books #disability #akutagawaprize #naokiprize
Disabled author wins Akutagawa literary award for the first time

Saou Ichikawa, who has congenital myopathy, was awarded the prestigious prize for her humorous novel "Hunchback," which offers commentary on the privileges of non-disabled people.

The Japan Times