🎂 Born March 18, 1937: Barbro Lindgren
One of the most influential contemporary Swedish children’s literature authorsBablu LindgrenBorn. Although she shares the same last name as Astrid Lindgren, the two are not related by blood.
- Highest Honor:
- Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA): At 2014 Upon receiving the award, the jury praised the work for “expressing children’s vulnerability and courage in the face of life with unique warmth and humor.”
- Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA): He has been shortlisted for the Writers’ Award multiple times.
- Representative works and style:
- Wild Little Baby（The Wild Baby): This describes an energetic, mischievous, yet incredibly adorable baby.
- ““Sam” series（Sam’s Potty (e.g.): Addressing the psychological needs of young children, using minimalist language and humor to handle small challenges in daily life (such as toilet training).
- Features: Her writing style is bold and compassionate, and she does not shy away from the sadness, loneliness and rebellion in children’s lives.
| Birth | Bablu Lindgren | Barbro Lindgren (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ March 18, 2016 — Passed away Barry Hines
British famous writer and playwrightBarry HinesHe died in 1939–2016.
- Important works and status:
- The Child and the Eagle（A Kestrel for a Knave(Published in 1968): This is a pinnacle of 20th-century British realist literature and is included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
- Influence: The story tells of Billy Casper, a boy living in a repressive northern mining town, who finds dignity and freedom through taming a kestrel, despite the indifference of his family and school. The book was adapted into the classic film *Casper*.KesThis has profoundly influenced the tradition of “cruel youth” and “narratives from the lower classes” in youth literature.
| Passed Away | Barry Hines | Barry Hines (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 18, 1909: C. Walter Hodges
British renowned artist, illustrator, and writerC. Walter HodgesBorn (1909–2004).
- Important works and contributions:
- Illustration Achievements: He wrote the classic historical novel by Rosemary Sutcliff.Ninth Eagle Regiment-Eagle of the NinthThey created beautiful illustrations.
- Academic contributions: As an authority on Shakespearean theater, he has written numerous non-fiction books on Elizabethan theater, renowned for his rigorous historical research and vivid illustrations, and is a recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal.
| Birth | C. Walter Hodges | C. Walter Hodges (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ March 18, 1937 – Died: Lucy Fitch Perkins
American author, educator, and illustratorLucy Fitch PerkinsHe died in 1865–1937.
- Important works and influence:
- “The Twins series: She created a series of twin stories set in different countries, such as…Dutch twins-The Dutch Twins(1911), “Japanese Twins”, etc.
- status: In the early 20th century, this series introduced American children to diverse cultures from around the world through easy-to-understand stories, and had a strong educational significance, becoming a best-selling classic children’s book at the time.
| Passed Away | Lucy Fitch Perkins | Lucy Fitch Perkins (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| born | Graciela Mantes (Graciela Montes) | Argentine writer and editor. His representative work is *The Hungry Poor Dog*.Casiperro del HambreShe was an important promoter of children’s literature in Argentina, and her works were included in “1001 Children’s Books”. | Graciela Montes (Wikipedia) |
| Death | Robin Jacques (Robin Jacques) | British illustrator.1969 BIB Badge of MeritThe winner. He is known for his extremely fine and calm pen-and-ink hatching style, and often illustrated fairy tales and folk tales (such as The Book of Ghosts and Goblins). | N/A |
