🎂 Jürg Schubiger (1936–2014)
Swiss author and psychotherapistJurgen SchubigerJürg Schubiger was born on this day in 1936.Short, philosophical and imaginativeThe story explores the philosophical questions of childhood and the mysteries of everyday life.
World’s highest honors and representative works:
In 2008, he won the Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) for Best Writer..
When the World Was Young (Als die Welt noch jung war(1995, illustrated by Rotraut Susanne Berner) — Selected for “1001 Children’s Books” and winner of the German Youth Literature Prize. A collection of short fairy tales with profound philosophical and meditative meaning. In the beginning of the world, the sun had to learn to shine, the wind had to learn to blow, the water had to learn to flow, and the animals were all searching for their names and ways of life. With poetic humor, Schubig allows children to contemplate the meaning of existence through innocent reverie about the origins of the world.
Where is the sea? (What is the best way to get around this?) and When You Are Lost (Überall ist leicht zu verpassen— Continuing its style of tranquil and profound philosophical strolls, it guides readers to observe the small miracles in everyday life.
His representative works also include the children’s coming-of-age novel “Dad, Mom, Me and Her” (Mutter, Vater, Ich und sie).
🎂 Lois Lenski (1893–1974)
American writer and illustratorLois LenskyBorn on October 14, 1893. She is known asRegional Series“The novel describes ordinary life and social classes across the United States, showing a rare realistic concern.
Her representative work isStrawberry Girl-Strawberry Girl, 1945) won1946 Newbery Medal, and two other works won the Newbery Silver Medal. Lenski also wrote the picture book classic “The little train did it.-The Little Engine That Could) drew illustrations for the first edition. Her delicate brushstrokes broughtRegional reality and social warmth.
🎂 Nicholas Fisk (1923–2016)
British writerNicholas Fisco(Nicholas Fisk) was born on October 14, 1923 and is an important representative of British youth science fiction literature.
His works are known as “What if…?”(What if…?) questioning method, combining the thinking of reality and the future. His representative works include10 million-Trillions, 1971) andGhost Granny-Grinny, 1973). With his unique suspense, rhythm and humanistic thinking, Fisk expanded the boundaries of science fiction in British children’s literature.
🎂 Gunnel Linde (1924–2014)
Swedish writer and television producerGunnel LindGunnel Linde was born on October 14, 1924. She is a pioneer in Swedish children’s literature.Children’s independent spirit and social equality awarenessAn important writer.
Representative worksA white stone-Den vita stenen(1964) tells the story of two children, considered “troublemakers,” who use a magical white stone to embark on games and adventures, and find themselves in their imaginations. The book was later adapted into a popular Swedish television series, becoming a shared memory for generations of children.
👉 Gunnel Linde (Swedish Wikipedia)
🎂Toyoko Igarashi (1944–)
Japanese illustratorToyoko Igarashi(Toyoko Igarashi) was born on October 14, 1944. She is known asDelicate lines and sense of formHe is well-known and is one of the important figures in Japanese postwar illustration art.
His works have been selected for many international exhibitions andIn 1981, he was honored to be nominated for the Bratislava International Illustration Biennale (BIB)., showcasing the unique aesthetics and technical skills of Japanese illustrations on the international stage.
👉 Reference: PLAT Art Data Page
⚰️ Randall Jarrell (1914–1965)
American poet and criticRandall JarrellRandall Jarrell died on October 14, 1965. His short-lived children’s literature left behind an immortal classic.
Representative works:Bat Poet-The Bat-Poet, 1964) andAnimal family》 (The Animal Family(Illustrated by Maurice Sendak), with elegant and melancholic language, explores the meaning of loneliness and home. The latter was posthumously awarded… 1966 Newbery Honor, which is praised as “a miraculous adventure between a poet and children’s books.”
besides: 《Forest and Sea House》《Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs》.
👉 Randall Jarrell (Wikipedia)
⚰️ Willard Price (1887–1983)
Canadian-American writer and natural historianWillard Price(Willard Price) died on October 14, 1983.
He wroteThe Adventures of Hal Roger-Adventure Series) is a well-known story about the adventures of brothers Hal and Roger as they travel the world and encounter wild animals. With its rich zoological knowledge and adventurous spirit, this series has inspired countless young people to explore the natural world. Despite its colonial perspective, it holds a significant place in the history of 20th-century adventure fiction.
⚰️ Rosemary Harris (1923–2019)
British writerRosemary HarrisRosemary Harris died on October 14, 2019.
She is famous for her works that interweave fantasy and history, and her representative works areMoon in the Clouds-The Moon in the Cloud) is the first of a trilogy set in ancient Egypt, which was awarded1968 Carnegie MedalThe work is famous for its rich imagination and detailed historical description, and remains a classic of British fantasy literature.
👉 Rosemary Harris (Wikipedia)
⚰️ Max Fatchen (1920–2012)
Australian poet and writerMax FaisonMax Fatchen died on October 14, 2012.
HeHumour, rhyme and the flavour of Australian country lifeHe is one of Australia’s most beloved children’s poets. His works include the poetry collection “Songs for My Dog and Others-Songs for My Dog and Other People) and the novelRiver King-The River Kings) shows deep feelings for the land and humanistic care.
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