Kenjiro Haitani
Kenjiro Haitani (灰谷 健次郎, Haitani Kenjirō, October 31, 1934 - November 23, 2006) was a Japanese author of children's literature.
He was the author of Usagi no me ("A Rabbit's Eyes") and Taiyo no Ko ("Children of the Sun"), both best-sellers.
Haitani died of esophageal cancer on 23 November 2006, aged 72. According to his wishes, no funeral services were held.
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External links
J'Lit | Authors : Kenjiro Haitani | Books from Japan (English)