⚰️ March 10, 2000 — Passed away Barbara Cooney
One of America’s greatest picture book mastersBarbara CooneyShe passed away in 1917–2000. Her painting style is elegant and serene, as simple as folk art, yet it contains a profound emotional power.
- Important works and achievements:
- Double Caldecott Medal:
- 1959: With theGolden Throat and the Fox-Chanticleer and the FoxThe book, adapted from Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales,” won its first gold medal.
- 1980: With theoxcart driver-Ox-Cart ManDonald Holvin won the gold medal again for his work, perfectly recreating the idyllic rural life of 19th-century New England.
- Timeless classics: Flower Granny（Miss Rumphius(1982). This semi-autobiographical picture book won the National Book Award, and the phrase “Do something to make the world a better place” has become a spiritual beacon for countless readers around the world.
| Passed Away | Barbara Cooney | Barbara Cooney (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 10, 1978: Paloma Valdivia Barria
Chilean contemporary renowned picture book author and illustratorPaloma Valdiviaborn.
- Highest Honor:
- BIB Grand Prix: With theQuestion Collection-Book of Questions / Libro de las preguntas(Published in 2022) won the award Grand Prix at the 2023 Bratislava International Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
- feature: This book features illustrations for Pablo Neruda’s classic collection of philosophical poems. Paloma employs magnificent colors and surrealist compositions reminiscent of Latin America, creating a remarkable resonance with the profound questions posed in the poems, showcasing exceptional artistic skill.
| Birth | Paloma Valdivia Barria | Paloma Valdivia (Search) |
⚰️ March 10, 1966 – Died: Mari Sandoz
American novelist and biographerMary SandozShe died (1896–1966). She was an authority on the history of the Great Plains and Native Americans.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Honor: With theHorse catcher-The Horsecatcher(Published in 1957) won an award 1958 Newbery Silver Medal.
- content: The story tells of a pacifist young deer from the Cheyenne tribe. He doesn’t want to become a killing warrior as required by tribal tradition, but instead aspires to become a “horse catcher” who uses patience and wisdom to capture and tame wild horses. The novel profoundly explores the conflict between personal choice and tribal honor.
| Deceased | Mari Sandoz | Mari Sandoz (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ March 10, 2022 — Passed away: Katja Kamm
German picture book author and illustratorKatya KamHe passed away in 1969–2022.
- Important works and achievements:
- German Youth Literature Prize (DJLP): With the picture bookInvisible-Unsichtbar) won 2003 German Youth Literature Prize (Picture Book Category).
- feature: Her works are minimalist in style, full of philosophical meaning and visual ingenuity, and she is good at using very few elements to stimulate children’s great imagination.
| Passed Away | Katja Kamm | Katja Kamm (Wikidata) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| born | Claas Evert Everwin (Klas Ewert Everwyn) | German writer. Winner of the 1986 German Youth Literature Prize (Nonfiction).Für fremde Kaiser und kein VaterlandHe is skilled in historical and documentary literature. | Klas Ewert Everwyn (Wikidata) |
| born | Erin Cooper (Ilene Cooper) | American children’s book author and editor. Representative work: *The Jewish Holidays of the Year* (…)Jewish Holidays All Year Round), and has made significant achievements in children’s science popularization and festival culture introduction. | Ilene Cooper (Wikipedia) |
| Death | Martin Godfrey (Martyn Godfrey) | British-Canadian bestselling children’s book author. Representative work: *She’s Here, Miss Tiny* (…Here She Is, Ms. Teeny-WonderfulHis humorous novels are very popular among North American teenagers. | Martyn Godfrey (Wikipedia) |
