🎂 February 22, 1907 – Birth: Bohumil Říha
Czech renowned children’s literature authorBohumil RihaBorn in 1907–1987. He served as the director of the Czechoslovakian Children’s Book Publishing House, and was dedicated to promoting the development of modern children’s literature.
- Highest Honor:
- Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA): At 1980 AwardedInternational Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writers.
- Representative works:
- Hong Qike’s Journey（Honzíkova cesta(This is a Czech classic that tells the story of a city boy’s time spent with his grandparents in the countryside, capturing the innocence of childhood and the contrast between urban and rural life.)
- Carne the Little Airplane（O letadélku Káněti) and **Wittke**Vítek).
| born | Bohumil Říha | Bohumil Říha (Wikipedia) |
🎂 February 22, 1925 – Birth: Edward Gorey
American illustrator and authorEdward GoreyBorn in 1925–2000. He was known for his signature pen-and-ink shading, Victorian gothic style, and dark humor.
- Important works and contributions:
- Shrinking Trehorn（The Shrinking of TreehornFlorence Parry Hedwin: He illustrated this classic masterpiece.
- style: The story tells of a boy named Trehorn who finds himself shrinking, but the adults are indifferent to it. Gory’s austere and detached art style perfectly complements the coldness and absurdity of the adult world depicted in the story, and it was included in *1001 Children’s Books*. His own works, such as *The Dead Kid*, are also included.The Gashlycrumb TiniesIt also has a very personal style.
| born | Edward Gorey | Edward Gorey (Wikipedia) |
🎂 February 22, 1864 – Birth: Jules Renard
French writerJules RenardBorn (1864–1910).
- Important works and contributions:
- Carrot whiskers（Poil de Carotte(1894): This is a novella with autobiographical elements.
- content: It tells the story of a red-haired boy named “Carrot Whiskers” who struggles to grow up in an environment lacking maternal love and experiencing family indifference. Breaking away from the sentimental tone common in children’s literature at the time, it reveals the loneliness and rebellion in children’s hearts with a cold and satirical touch, making it a pioneer of psychological realism in children’s literature.
| born | Jules Renard | Jules Renard (Wikipedia) |
🎂 February 22, 1879 – Birth: Norman Lindsay
Australian renowned artist and writerNorman LindsayBorn (1879–1969).
- Important works and contributions:
- The Magic Pudding（The Magic Pudding(1918): This is one of Australia’s most famous children’s literature classics, comparable in status to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
- content: The story revolves around Albert, a pudding with hands, feet, and the ability to talk, who grows back every time he’s eaten. Benedict the koala and his friends embark on an absurd adventure to protect Albert from being stolen.
| born | Norman Lindsay | Norman Lindsay (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born February 22, 1971: Elisha Cooper
American writer and illustratorElisha Cooperborn.
- Important works and achievements:
- Caldecott Honor: With theBig cat, little cat-Big Cat, Little Cat(Published in 2017) won the award 2018 Caldecott Honor.
- content: This is a touching picture book drawn with minimalist black and white lines. It tells the story of an old cat who takes in and teaches a kitten, and finally, the old cat leaves, and the kitten grows up to be a big cat and welcomes new life. It gently explores the themes of friendship, the cycle of life, and loss.
| born Elisha Cooper | Elisha Cooper (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| born | Fleur-Bühler (Fleur Beale) | A New Zealand writer. His most famous work is *I Am Not Esther*.I Am Not Esther), a psychological thriller about a modern girl forced to live in a closed religious community. | Link |
| born | Perilla Starfield (Pernilla Stalfelt) | Swedish writer. His representative work is *What Love Is*.KärlekbokenIt explains complex concepts (such as love, death, excrement, etc.) to children in a humorous and straightforward way. | Link |
| born | Roma Gance (Roma Gans) | American educator. She is the author of the famous popular science series, *Let’s Read and Discover Science*.Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out ScienceThe co-founder of [organization name] has greatly promoted early childhood science reading. | Link |
| born | Harry Coleman (Harry Kullman) | Swedish writer. His representative work is *The Battle of the Courtyard*.The Battle of the Courtyards(This is a description of the lives of working-class children in Stockholm and their street conflicts.) | Link |
| Death | Augusta Baker (Augusta Baker) | The first African American public library administrator in the United States. A renowned storyteller, dedicated to promoting children’s books that portray positive images of Black people. | Link |
