Mamoru Oshii gained notoriety and worldwide popularity through his two Ghost in the Shell movies. He also created Dallos, and was a former member of Headgear involved in creation of the Patlabor series. Considered a genius by Stanley Kubrick himself, he has directed a number of anime projects and live action films including Avalon in 2001. His film Innocence: Ghost in the Shell (Inosensu: Kokaku Kidotai) was selected to compete at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

The Newbery Honor is a citation given by the American Library Association (ALA) to select American children's books. The Newbery Honor is given to worthy runner ups for the Newbery Medal, a higher honor.

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