🎂 January 24, 1900 – Birth: René Guillot
Famous French author of children’s literatureRené GuillochBorn (1900–1969). His life experiences in Africa profoundly influenced his writing.
- Highest Honor:
- Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA): At 1964 AwardedInternational Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writers.
- Representative works:
- White Horse Brown（Crin-Blanc): It tells the touching story of the friendship between a wild horse and a little boy in the Kamag wetlands, and was later adapted into the classic film “White Mane”.
- The Elephant’s Master（Maître des éléphantsHis works often feature animals and nature, filled with a spirit of adventure and awe of primal life.
| born René Guillot | René Guillot (Wikipedia) |
🎂 January 24, 1889 – Birth: Charles Bodman Hawes
American writersCharles Bodman HawesCharles Boardman Hawes (1889–1923) was born. He is best known for his maritime adventure novels, but unfortunately died young.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Medal: With theDark Guard-The Dark Frigate(Published in 1923) won awards Newbery Medal, 1924This is a hardcore maritime adventure story set in the 17th century, about pirates, betrayal, and survival.
- Newbery Silver Medal: Previously, he won the award for “Great exploration-The Great Quest) obtained The first Newbery Silver Medal in 1922.
| born | Charles Boardman Hawes | Charles Boardman Hawes (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ January 24, 1998 — Died: Walter D. Edmunds
American writersWalter D. EdmundsWalter D. Edmonds (1903–1998) died.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Medal: With thematchlock gun-The Matchlock GunPublished in 1941, illustrated by Paul Lantz) won an award. Newbery Medal, 1942.
- content: This is a story based on true historical events, telling the tale of how a young boy defended his home with a huge, ancient matchlock gun while his mother was wounded during the French Indigenous Wars.
| Death Walter D. Edmonds Walter D. Edmonds (Wikipedia) |
🎂 January 24, 1870 – Birth: Ethel Turner
British-born Australian writerIzer TurnerBorn (1870–1958).
- Important works and contributions:
- Seven Naughty Kids（Seven Little Australians(1894): This is one of the most famous classics in the history of Australian children’s literature.
- status: The story depicts the lives of seven mischievous and lovable children with distinct personalities in the Woolcott family. It is not only a household name in Australia and has been adapted into film and television series many times, but it has also been included in “1001 Children’s Books” and is hailed as the Australian version of “Little Women”.
| born | Ethel Turner | Ethel Turner (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born January 24, 1954: Lorenzo Mattotti
Famous Italian illustrator and cartoonistLorenzo MatottiBorn. His works are characterized by rich colors, bold compositions, and extremely high artistic value.
- Important works and achievements:
- BIB Grand Prix: He 1993 With the work “Eugenio-Eugenio) wonGrand Prix at the Bratislava International Biennial of Illustration (BIB).
- His style was heavily influenced by expressionism, and he was adept at using pastel to create images full of emotional tension.
| born Lorenzo Mattotti | Lorenzo Mattotti (Internet Search) |
🎂 Born January 24, 1970: Isabelle Chatellard
French illustratorIsabel Chateralborn.
- Important works and achievements:
- BIB Golden Apple Award: She 1997 With the work “Teeth chattering-Les chocottes)and“Olivia in Paris-Olivia à Paris) wonGolden Apple Award at the Bratislava International Biennial of Illustration (BIB)Her style is whimsical, exaggerated, and full of childlike fun, often depicting figures wearing oversized shoes.
| born Isabelle Chatellard | Isabelle Chatellard (Internet Search) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
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| born | Karim Nasr (Karim Nasr) | Iranian illustrator.1991 BIB Badge AwardThe winner (of “Water is Fish”). | N/A |
| born | Edith Clatter (Edith Klatt) | German author. Her representative work, *Neta: The Girl Who Lived in the Far North*, depicts the lives of the Inuit people and is included in *1001 Children’s Books*. | Link |
| born | Helen Griffith (Helen Griffith) | American author. Representative work: *Grandpa’s Place*Grandaddy’s Place), a Caldecott Honor Book illustrated by James Stevenson. | Link |
| Death | Jack Shaffer (Jack Schaefer) | An American author, best known for his Western-themed works.1961 Newbery Silver MedalThe winner (Old Raymond). | Link |
| Death | Percy Fitzpatrick (Percy Fitzpatrick) | South African writer. His most famous work is *Adventures in the Yorkshire Jungle*.Jock of the Bushveld), South Africa’s most classic animal adventure novel. | Link |
