童书史上的今天：9月23日 – 阿甲之桥

Selected historical events

September 23, 1962 (born) – Famous Spanish children’s picture book illustratorJavier Zabala(Javier Zabala) was born in León.SabaraRenowned for his unique illustration style in the international children’s literature community, he has illustrated for many renowned publishers and has won numerous awards, including the Honorary Award for Illustration at the 2005 Bologna International Children’s Book Fair and the Spanish National Children’s and Youth Book Illustration Award in the same year.[1][2]In 2015,El pájaro enjaulado” (“The Bird in the Cage”) won the BIB Golden Apple Award, and the “I Want to Fly” he collaborated with Jin Bo was in my writing“Original Picture Books: Selected Readings and Highlights“There are detailed explanations, appreciations and recommendations.
September 23, 1984 (born) – Ukrainian illustrator and children’s book authorRomana Romanishin（Romana Romanyshyn, Romana Romanišin) was born in Lviv. Together with her husband, Andrij Lesiv, she co-founded the art studio “Agrafka,” creating a series of distinctive children’s picture books that have been acclaimed for their integration of personal and social experiences. Books like “The War That Changed Londo” reflect the experience of war and have won numerous awards, including the 2018 Bologna Lagaz Prize. Her work has been translated into many languages and has gained international acclaim.[3][4]She is known for her performances in Golosno, ticho, pošepki (Loudly, Softly, Whispering),Franko vid A do Ja》Won the 2017BIB PlaqueGrand Prize.
September 23, 1996 (death) – Japanese manga artistHiroshi FujimotoFujimoto Hiroshi (ふじもとひろし) passed away at the age of 62 (pen name: Fujiko F. Fujio). Fujiko Fujio was the co-creator of the world-renowned manga “Doraemon”. Since its debut in the 1970s, “Doraemon” has become a classic character loved by generations of children and is hailed as “the greatest children’s idol since the 1970s.”[5]Fujimoto Hiroshi and his partner, Abiko Motoo (Fujiko FujioⒶ), created a series of popular children’s comics that had a profound impact on children’s culture in Japan and around the world.[6][7].

Alternative extended events

1959 — Frank Cottrell-Boyce, British children’s author and screenwriter, is born[8]. (Originally published MillionsHe has written children’s books such as “A Million Dollar Bill” and won the 2004 Carnegie Medal for Literature.
1984 — Swiss illustrator Nina WeileNina Wehrle was born (she collaborated with her partner Evelyne Laube onDie Grosse Flut” (The Great Flood) won the highest award at the 2013 Bratislava International Illustration BiennaleGrand Prix BIB)[9]The film she collaborated with her partner, Marta & Moi, has a Chinese version.
1997 — American children’s literature writerNatalie Savage CarlsonNatalie Savage Carlson passes away[10]. (Representative works The Family Under the BridgeThe Chinese version of “A Family Under the Bridge” (which won the 1959 Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature) is also very popular, and the illustrations by Gus Williams add a lot of color to the book.