

🎂 Born November 17, 1952: Allison Lester
Australian author and illustratorAllison Lester(Alison Lester) was born. She is widely recognized as…Australia’s most popular and influential picture book creatorOne of the reasons is that the work is characterized by its…Australian native scenery and animalsandFamily AdventureIt is known for its warm and inviting depictions.
- Important works and contributions:
- Her representative work isHave we arrived yet?-Are we there yet?(Published in 2004) It perfectly presents a family of five driving a carTour around AustraliaThe book will recount the experiences of traveling.Boredom and the novelty of the scenery along the wayTo create a contrast.
- Honors and Influence:
- The book won 2005 CBCA Picture Book of the Year AwardLeicester’s works are full of…Vitality and Humanistic CareIt was included in “1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up”.
| born Alison Lester | Alison Lester (Wikipedia) |


🎂 November 17, 1886 – Birth: Irina Fouten
Spanish writerIrina Fouten(Elena Fortún, originally named Encarnación Aragoneses Urquijo, 1886–1952) was born.
- Important works and contributions:
- Her most famous work is the Celia series of novels, the first of which is…What Celia said-Celia, lo que diceIt began serialization in a magazine in 1928 and was later published as a book.
- Far-reaching impact: Celia is a figure in Spanish children’s literature.Pioneers of the rebellious female protagonistShe defies conventional wisdom, her mind brimming with ideas and absurd pranks making her both contradictory and charming. This series successfully captures…The lives of middle-class children in Spain in the early 20th centuryIt is very popular in Spain and is included in “1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up”.
| born | Elena Fortún | Elena Fortún (Wikipedia) |

🎂 November 17, 1900 – Birth: Pierre Véry
French writer and screenwriterPierre VéryPierre Véry (1900–1960) was born. He was a prolific writer whose works included detective novels, science fiction novels, and screenplays.
- Important works and contributions:
- His young adult adventure novelDisappeared in Saint-Agil-Les Disparus de Saint-Agil(Published in 1935) is one of his most famous works. The novel is set in a strict boarding school and tells the story of students trying to uncover a series of mysterious disappearances.
- Influence: This work belongs to the “boarding school mystery story” genre in French young adult literature.A classic representative, full ofThe suspense and humor were later adapted into a famous film.
| born | Pierre Véry | Pierre Véry (Wikipedia) |

🎂 Born November 17, 1957: Vladimir Burkin
Russian illustratorVladimir Burkin(Vladimir Burkin) was born.
- Important works and contributions: Burkin is one of the leading figures in contemporary Russian illustration.
- International recognition: He 1995 With the picture bookLaughter: Poetry in Children’s Language-Smejancy: stichi na detskom jazyke) wonMedal Award at the Bratislava International Biennial of Illustration (BIB)(BIB Plaque).
| born | Vladimir Burkin | Vladimir Burkin (Russian Wikipedia) |