⚰️ Jean de Brunhoff (1899–1937)
French writer and illustratorJean de BrunoveJean de Brunhoff died in Switzerland on October 16, 1937 at the age of 37.Baba the elephant-Babar) series, which is a milestone in the history of world picture books.
The firstThe story of Baba the elephant-Histoire de Babar, 1931) with elegantArt NouveauThe story of the elephant’s growth into a king is told through a philosophical narrative and has become a symbol of French culture.Laurent de Brunov(Laurent de Brunhoff) inherited the legend of the elephant kingdom and made “Baba” continue for nearly a century.
👉 Jean de Brunhoff (Wikipedia)
⚰️ Vera B. Williams (1927–2015)
American writer and illustratorVera WilliamsVera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015.Realism and community warmthThe subject matter breaks the traditional framework of picture books.
Representative worksMom’s red sofa-A Chair for My Mother, 1982) andI want more, I want more, I want more-“More More More” Said the Baby, 1990) were both awardedCaldecott HonorIn 2009, she wonNeustadt Children’s Literature Prize (NSK Prize), in recognition of itsMulticultural Picture BooksContributions to the field.
👉 Vera B. Williams (Wikipedia)
🎂 Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)
Irish writer, poet, and playwrightOscar WildeOscar Wilde was born on this day in 1854. A representative of the Victorian aesthetic movement, he was not only a literary genius but also an outstanding fairy tale teller.
Oscar Wilde’s fairy tale collectionThe Happy Prince-The Happy Prince and Other Tales, 1888) andPomegranate House-A House of Pomegranates, 1891) in works such as The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant,Beautiful language and profound moral implications, touching countless adults and children.Love, Sacrifice, and Social Injustice, known as “a fairy tale for adults”, has a far-reaching influence.
🎂 Edward Ardizzone (1900–1979)
British writer and illustratorEdward AdizoneEdward Ardizzone was born on October 16, 1900, in Hanoi, Vietnam (then French Indochina). He is one of the important founders of 20th-century British picture book art.
his“Tiny Tim-Little Tim) series depicts sailing adventures in a light-hearted and humorous pen and watercolor style, and is deeply loved by readers.Tim is alone-Tim All Alone, 1956) wonInaugural Kate Greenaway MedalArdizzone’s work pioneered the modern style of British picture books.
👉 Edward Ardizzone (Wikipedia)
🎂 Meg Rosoff (1956–)
British-American writerMeg RosoffMeg Rosoff was born on October 16, 1956.Stylized Narrative and Emotional Description of AdolescenceHe is well-known for his work and is hailed as an innovator of contemporary youth literature.
Representative worksThe absurd journey of young Keith-Just In Case)2007 Carnegie Medal; In 2016, it was awardedLindgren Memorial Award (ALMA)HerWith love, there is tomorrow-How I Live Now) is considered a milestone work that elevated young adult literature to the height of literature.
🎂 Ron Brooks (1948–)
Australian illustratorRon BrooksRon Brooks was born on October 16, 1948.A pictorial language with profound emotions and strong artistic senseWell-known, he is a representative figure of Australian picture book art.
His famous workThe Monster of Berkeley Creek-The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek, 1973) explores themes of identity and existence;fox-Fox, 2000) has won international acclaim for its powerful visual expression. Brooks’s works, with their unique texture and symbolic composition, have broadened the boundaries of picture books.
🎂 Dino Buzzati (1906–1972)
Italian writer and painterDino BuzzatiDino Buzzati was born on October 16, 1906. He is known for his allegorical narrative and symbolist style and is known as the “Italian Kafka”.
Although he is known for his adult novelsTatar Desert-Il deserto dei Tartari) is famous, but his self-written and self-illustrated children’s fableBears invade Sicily-La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia, 1945) is a classic. Combining humor, satire, and social criticism, it is considered a masterpiece of modern Italian children’s literature.
🎂 Olivia Coolidge (1908–1991)
British-American writer and educatorOlivia CoolidgeOlivia Coolidge was born on October 16, 1908. She was a classics scholar at Oxford University and was good at retelling history and mythology for young people in clear and vivid language.
Representative worksAthenian-Men of Athens, 1962)1963 Newbery Honor, other works such asGreek mythology》《Trojan War” has become a commonly used history and classical reading material in American schools, inspiring countless young readers’ interest in the ancient world.
🎂 Alexander Ivachnenko (born 1949)
Ukrainian illustratorAlexander IvahnenkoAlexander Ivachnenko was born on October 16, 1949. He is an important inheritor of the Soviet and Ukrainian illustration tradition.
His worksRich Eastern European colors, smooth lines and symbolic compositionIt is famous for its strong national artistic style.In 1985, he won the Honorary Award at the Bratislava International Illustration Biennale (BIB)., enjoys a high reputation in the international children’s illustration arena.
👉 Alexander Ivachnenko (Wikipedia)
⚰️ Walter Farley (1915–1989)
American writersWalter FarleyWalter Farley died on October 16, 1989. He is a representative figure of the “horse stories” genre.
Since the publication of theBlack Horse-The Black Stallion), his series tells the story of the friendship and adventure between a boy and a wild thoroughbred horse, combiningAnimal Literature and the Spirit of AdventureThe series has been translated into multiple languages and adapted into film and television works, inspiring countless young people to love nature and animals.
📚 Further reading
- The Happy Prince (Oscar Wilde)
- The Bears Invade Sicily (Dino Buzzati)
- Tim Alone (Edward Ardizzone)
- The Wild Journey of Young Keith (Meg Rosoff)
- The Story of Baba the Elephant (Jean de Brunhoff)
- Mom’s Red Couch (Vera B. Williams)