9月25日：童书史上的今天 – 阿甲之桥

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1899Year (Published) – Lyman Frank BaumLyman Frank Baum (1856–1919)‘s children’s bookFather Goose, His Book》First published in the United States[1]The book was completed by Baum and illustrator W. W. Denslow. It is known as “the first important color illustrated children’s book in the United States”. It sold out immediately after it was released. By Christmas of that year, more than 75,000 copies had been reprinted and sold, making it the best-selling children’s book of the year.[1]The success of this book paved the way for the classic work “TheThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (The Wizard of Oz) laid the foundation[2].

1930 (born) – Shel SilversteinShel Silverstein (1930–1999) was born. He is a famous American children’s literature writer, poet, illustrator and songwriter.[3]Silverstein is known for his witty and quirky poetry and illustration style, including the picture book “The Giving Tree” (The Giving Tree) and the poetry collection “Where the Sidewalk Ends” (“Where the Sidewalk Ends”), etc.[4]His works, which combine humor, imagination and philosophy, are loved and praised by children and adult readers around the world.[5][6].
1749Year (birth) – Arno BertinArnaud Berquin (1749–1791), a pioneering writer, playwright, and educator of children’s literature during the French Enlightenment[7][8]Bertin was dedicated to the creation of children’s enlightenment books. In 1782, he published the famous children’s book “L’Ami des Enfans” (Friends of Children), using realistic scenes of daily life to convey the moral concepts of the time to children.[7][9]He pioneered a children’s literature model in France that was similar to the “family moral books” in Britain at the same time. He is regarded as an important figure in the history of French children’s literature and has had a profound influence on the creation of children’s literature in the 19th century.[9].

1947 – American children’s literature writerJim MurphyJim Murphy (1947–2022) was born. He excelled in historical nonfiction for young adults, including The Great Fire and An American Plague, and was twice awarded the Silver Medal (Honorary Mention) of the Newbery Medal.[10][11].
1963 – American children’s book writer and editorAndrea Davis PinckneyAndrea Davis Pinkney (born 1963) is a writer and author of numerous children’s books about African American history and culture. She has received numerous honors, including the Coretta Scott King Medal from the American Library Association.[12][13].
1961Year – American illustratorJamesE. RuisenJames E. Ransome (1961–) was born. He illustrated more than 60 children’s books, often focusing on African-American themes, and has won honors such as the 1995 Coretta Scott King Illustration Award.[14][15].