🎂 Born March 13, 1933: Diane Dillon
Famous American illustratorDiane DillonBorn. She and her husband, Leo Dillon, are one of the most legendary interracial illustrators in American children’s book history.
- Historic achievement:
- Winner of the Caldecott Medal for the second consecutive year: They created togetherTwo consecutive yearsThe myth of winning the Caldecott Medal!
- 1976: With theWhy do mosquitoes keep buzzing around people’s ears?-Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s EarsAwarded.
- 1977: With theFrom Ashanti to Zulu-Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsHe won the award again.
- Tacit cooperation: The couple’s painting styles blend perfectly together, and their works often amaze readers with their profound cross-cultural perspectives, gorgeous geometric patterns, and outstanding artistic level.
| Birth | Diane Dillon | Diane Dillon (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 13, 1928: Ellen Raskin
A renowned American children’s author, illustrator, and designer.Ellen RuskinBorn (1928–1984).
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Medal: With theWestin Games-The Westing Game(Published in 1978) won awards 1979 Newbery Medal.
- Content and Features: This is a classic mystery novel with an extremely intricate structure and full of intellectual challenges. The story tells of the eccentric millionaire Westin who dies leaving behind a strange will, in which 16 designated heirs must compete for a $20 million fortune by solving a series of word games and puzzles. Breaking with the conventions of children’s novels at the time, the book was beloved by older children and teenagers alike.
- Newbery Silver Medal: He once relied on “The Phantom of the Fig family-Figgs & PhantomsIt won the Silver Medal in 1975.
| Birth | Ellen Raskin | Ellen Raskin (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 13, 1913: Sergey Mikhalkov
Russian children’s literature master, poet, playwrightSergei MikhalkovBorn (1913–2009).
- Important works and contributions:
- Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA): At 1972 The author received the “Highly Commended” award.
- National Fairy Tale: His writingUncle Stejopa-Uncle Styopa(A kind, brave, and helpful tall policeman) is a well-known classic children’s literature character in Russia/the Soviet Union.
- Historical significance: He was not only a master of children’s books, but also a writer who spanned multiple historical periods.The national anthem of the Soviet Union and the national anthem of the Russian FederationThe lyricist.
| Birth | Sergey Mikhalkov | Sergey Mikhalkov (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ March 13, 1993 — Died: Claire Huchet Bishop
French-American children’s book author and librarianClaire Hugh BishopHe died (1899–1993).
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Honor: With theParisian Pancakes-Pancakes — Paris, 1947) and “Relying entirely on oneself-All AloneHe won the Newbery Silver Medal twice (in 1953).
- Impact and Controversy: In 1938, she collaborated with illustrator Kurt Wiese to publish the classic folktale picture book,Five Chinese brothers-The Five Chinese BrothersThis book was once a bestselling children’s book in the United States, but it has also become a frequently discussed and reflected case in the history of modern children’s literature and multicultural education studies due to the stereotypes about Asians contained in its illustrations.
| Deceased | Claire Huchet Bishop | Claire Huchet Bishop (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
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| Death | Angela Brazel (Angela Brazil) | British author. His representative work is *Philippa’s Fate*.The Fortunes of PhilippaShe was one of the pioneers of the highly influential “girls’ boarding school” novel genre in the early 20th century, and her works were included in “1001 Children’s Books”. | Angela Brazil (Wikipedia) |
| born | Angela Cabrera Molina (Ángela Cabrera Molina) | Spanish illustrator.2013 BIB Badge AwardThe winner (from Hamelin)Hamelín(That is, a retelling of the story of the Piper). | N/A |
