• aya_takano_apr_05California State University CDIP Mini-Grant 2010
  • Henry Darger Study Center Fellowship 2009
  • University of Florida Alumni Fellowship, 2004-2008
  • Multiculturalism and Diversity Campus Scholar-Teacher Award, 2008
  • Children’s Literature Assn. Hannah Beiter Student Research Grant, 2007
  • California State University Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Award, 2004-2007
  • University of Florida Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, 2004 & 2005
  • University of Florida English Department Travel Grant, 2004 & 2005
  • California State University, Los Angeles Alumni Association Scholarship, 2004
  • Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholar, 2003-2004
  • California State University, Los Angeles Emeriti Association Fellowship, 2003-2004
  • Dorothy McKenzie Memorial Scholarship for Children’s Literature, 2003
  • Graduate Equity Fellowship, 2003-2004
  • California State University, Los Angeles Travel Grant, 2003
  • Mount Saint Mary’s College Academic Dean’s Honor List, 1999-2000