🎂 October 19, 1946 — Born: Philip Pullman
British writerPhilip PullmanPhilip Pullman was born. He is the most important contemporaryYoung adult and fantasy writersOne of the works, with its grand narrative structure,Religion, philosophy, and ethicsKnown for its profound exploration.
- Important works and achievements: Pullman’s most famous work isDark Matter-His Dark Materials) trilogy.
- He won the second part of the trilogy,magic sword-The Subtle Knife) won 1995 Carnegie Medal (CMW).
- 2005, he won the world’s highest-paying children’s literature award——Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA).
- 2006He was selectedInternational Hans Christian Andersen AwardNominated for the HCAA Honor List.
- contribute: Pullman’s novels are considered to be the most important of his time because of their literary depth and reflection on the system.Enhance the status of youth literatureIt is a key work of the American political movement and is loved by adult and young readers around the world.
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🎂 October 19, 1931 — Born: Ed Embry (Edward Embry)
American writer and illustratorEd EmbryEd Emberley was born. He is considered the most important figure in the American picture book world in the 20th century.Innovation and color impactOne of the illustrators ofWoodblock printing and instructional picture booksis famous.
- Important works and achievements:
- He collaborated with his wife Barbara Emberley onDrummer Hoff-Drummer Hoff, published in 1967) won 1968 Caldecott MedalThe book, written in vibrant colors and woodcuts, tells a folk tale about assembling a cannon.
- His other work isThere’s only a wide river to cross-One Wide River to Cross) 1967 Caldecott Honor.
- His famousAmberley Picture Book-Drawing Book) series andGo away, big green monster!-Go Away, Big Green Monster!) and other books, which directly teach children about painting and color knowledge and have a profound impact in the field of children’s art education.
| born Ed Emberley Ed Emberley (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ October 19, 1745 — Death: Jonathan Swift
Irish satirist and poetJonathan SwiftJonathan Swift (1667–1745) died.
- Important works and contributions: Swift is one of the most famous satirists in the history of European literature. His representative works areGulliver’s Travels-Gulliver’s Travels, published in 1726).
- Impact on children’s books: Although the book was originally a social and politicalSharp adult satire, but the imaginative adventure plot — such asGulliver’s travels to Lilliput and Brobdingnag were soon taken over by children. After being adapted and simplified, Gulliver’s Travels became the most popular fantasy adventure story in Western children’s literature.One of the most important aspects of the game is that it has a profound impact on the development of children’s imagination.
| Death Jonathan Swift Gulliver’s Travels (Project Gutenberg) |
⚰️ October 19, 1945 — Death: NC Weiss
Famous American illustrator and painterNC Weiss(NC Wyeth, 1882–1945) died in Pennsylvania. He is consideredAmerican “Golden Age” Illustration ArtA representative figure whose works have had a huge impact on shaping a generation’s imagination of literary classics.
- Important works and contributions: Wei Si becauseScribner’s ClassicsHe is famous for his numerous illustrations for Scribner’s Classics.
- Representative works: His illustrations are known forRomantic realismIt is famous for its style, rich colors and dramatic composition, the most classic of which is “Treasure Island-Treasure Island), 《Robin Hood-Robin Hood)and“Robinson Crusoe-Robinson Crusoe), etc. His illustrations brought these literary classics into the imagination of millions of American children.
- Influence: His death marked the end of an era, but the heroism and spirit of adventure he constructed through his illustrations remain an important part of American visual culture.
| Death NC Wyeth NC Wyeth (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ October 19, 1948 — Death: Thomas Handforth
American writer and illustratorThomas HandforthThomas Handforth (1897–1948) died.
- Important works and contributions: Handforth’s work incorporates his profound observations of Asian culture.
- Representative works and achievements: He wrote and drew his own picture bookbeauty-Mei Li, published in 1938, or translated as “Beautiful New Year”) tells the story of a little Chinese girl’s adventure in the New Year. 1939 Caldecott Medal.
- Influence: 《beauty“yesThe earliest Asian protagonistIt is one of the picture books that won the major American children’s literature awards and is considered to be a driving force in American children’s literature.Multicultural ExpressionA milestone work.
| Death Thomas Handforth Mei Li (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ October 19, 1995 — Death: Maruki Iri
Japanese painterMaruki IriIri Maruki (1901–1995) passed away. He was the most famous Japanese ink painting (Nihonga)A painter of the same genre, especially known for his relationship with his wifeToshi Maruki is known for his collaborative artwork.
- Important works and contributions: Maruki Iri and Maruki Shun collaborated to create the globally influentialHiroshima murals-The Hiroshima PanelsThis large mural, in the style of ink painting and surrealism, recordsHiroshima atomic bombingThe horror and impact of the nuclear war is one of the most famous works of art from the postwar anti-nuclear movement.
- Connection to children’s books: Although Maruki Iri mainly creates art with adult themes, their artwork and actions reflect a strongPeace themes and humanitarian concerns, in postwar Japanese and international children’s literatureAnti-war and peace themesThe narrative has a profound ethical impact.
| Death | Iri Maruki | Maruki Iri (German Wikipedia) |