🎂 December 14, 1920 – Birth: Rosemary Sutcliffe
British writerRosemary SutcliffeRosemary Sutcliff (1920–1992) was born. She is widely recognized as…The Undisputed Queen of Children’s Historical FictionEspecially good at describingRoman BritainThe story.
- Important works and achievements:
- Carnegie Medal: Her representative work islight bearer-The Lantern Bearers(Published in 1959) won an award 1959 Carnegie Medal.
- Hans Christian Andersen Award: She 1974 getHans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) Writers’ Award High Praise(Highly Commended) in recognition of his lifetime achievements.
- Influence: Her works (such as The Eagle of the Ninth) are known for their rigorous historical research, profound humanistic portrayals, and focus on disabled protagonists (she herself suffered from Still’s disease), which have profoundly influenced the creation of historical novels in later generations.
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⚰️ December 14, 1953 – Died: Margaret Rowlings
American writersMargaret Rowlings(Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, 1896–1953) died.
- Important works and achievements:
- Representative works: Her most famous work isDeer Park Changchun-The Yearling(1938), the book tells the story of a boy and a fawn, and not only gained…Pulitzer PrizeIt has also become a classic coming-of-age novel that must be read by teenagers around the world.
- Newbery Honor: Her posthumous workMysterious River-The Secret River(Published in 1955) won awards 1956 Newbery Silver Medal.
| Death | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ December 14, 1997 — Died: Emily Cheney Neville
American writersEmily Cheney NevilleEmily Cheney Neville (1919–1997) died.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Medal: Her first novelYoung David and the Cat-It’s like this, Cat(Published in 1963) won awards 1964 Newbery Medal.
- contribute: This work is consideredRealistic children’s literatureA pivotal turning point. It breaks with tradition by setting the story in contemporary New York City, rather than in rural or historical settings, and tells the story of a boy’s conflict with his father and his daily adventures in a down-to-earth manner.
| Death | Emily Cheney Neville | Emily Cheney Neville (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ December 14, 2021 — Passed away: Nikolai Popov
Famous Russian illustratorNikolai Popov(Nikolaj Popov, 1938–2021) died.
- Important works and achievements:
- BIB Grand Prix: He relied on his work for “Robinson Crusoe-Robinson Crusoe) won the Special Prize, 1975 Bratislava International Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
- BIB Badge Award (Plaque): He 1981 With the help of “Portuguese Fairy Tales and Legends“Skazki i legendy PortugalijiHe won the award again.
- Anti-war classics: His self-written and self-illustrated wordless book, “Why?-Why?(1996) is a world-renowned classic anti-war picture book that depicts a pointless war between a frog and a mouse.
| Death | Nikolaj Popov | Nikolai Popov (artist) (Wikipedia) |
🎂 December 14, 1909 – Birth: Ronald Welch
British writerRonald Welch(Ronald Welch, 1909–1982) was born. He was a historian and also wrote a series of high-quality historical novels for children.
- Important works and achievements:
- Carnegie Medal: His novelCrusader Knights-Knight Crusader(Published in 1954) won awards 1954 Carnegie MedalThis novel vividly depicts the adventures of the Crusades, especially the Siege of Acre.
| born | Ronald Welch | Ronald Welch (Wikipedia) |
🎂 December 14, 1885 – Birth: Margaret Koms
British-American artistMargaret Koms(Marguerite Kirmse, 1885–1954) born.
- Important works and contributions:
- She was againstdogsShe is best known for her vivid depictions. Her most famous contribution is…Eric KnightEric Knight’s classic novelLassie the Good Dog-Lassie Come-HomeIllustrations were drawn in 1940.
- recommend: Her illustrations were specially recommended in “1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up”, becoming a classic visual representation of Lacey’s character.
| born | Marguerite Kirmse | Marguerite Kirmse (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ December 14, 2010 — Passed away Ruth Parker
New Zealand-Australian writerRuth Parker(Ruth Park, 1917–2010) died.
- Important works and contributions:
- Her young adult novelPlay Betty Bow-Playing Beatie Bow(Published in 1980) is a classic.Time travelThe novel tells the story of a modern girl who travels back to the Rocks district of Sydney in 1873.
- Influence: This book has not only won numerous literary awards, but has also been included in “1001 Children’s Books,” and is one of the cornerstones of Australian children’s literature.
| Death Ruth Park | Ruth Park (Wikipedia) |
🎂 December 14, 1848 – Birth: Frank Merrill
American illustratorFrank MerrillFrank T. Merrill (1848–1923) was born.
- Important works and contributions:
- He is Late 19th and early 20th centuries A prolific book illustrator. He illustrated forMark TwainThe classic workThe Prince and the Pauper-The Prince and the PauperHe created his famous illustrations in 1881. These illustrations are highly recommended by “1001 Children’s Books” for their detailed depictions of historical costumes and scenes.
| born Frank T. Merrill | Frank T. Merrill (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ December 14, 1945 – Died: Bernard Marshall
American writersBernard MarshallBernard Marshall (1875–1945) died.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Honor: His historical adventure novelForest ranger Cedric-Cedric the Forester(Published in 1921) won awards The first Newbery Silver Medal in 1922The book tells the story of a young Saxon boy’s journey to becoming a knight in 13th-century England.
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⚰️ December 14, 1971 – Died: Edith Clatter
German writerEdith ClatterEdith Klatt (1895–1971) died.
- Important works and contributions:
- She focuses on creating children’s books about other ethnic groups and cultures.
- Her workNaita: A girl living in the far north-Neitah: A Girl in the Far NorthIt depicts the life of the Inuit and was included and recommended in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| Death Edith Klatt | Edith Klatt (German Wikipedia) |