🎂 Born March 19, 1950: Kirsten Boie
One of Germany’s most successful and diverse contemporary children’s literature authorsKirsten BoyerBorn. Her works span a wide range, from heartwarming picture books for young children to serious realist novels for young adults.
- Important works and achievements:
- German Youth Literature Prize (DJLP): With theNight-Dunkelnacht(Published in 2021) won the award 2022 German Youth Literature PrizeThe book, written in a highly dramatic documentary style, recounts a tragedy that occurred on the eve of the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945.
- status: Representative worksNot in Chicago, not here-Nicht Chicago. Nicht hier.Her work delves deeply into the themes of school bullying and violence and has been included in “1001 Children’s Books.” Her “Little Boy Yuri” series and “The Magic Mirror,” among others, are beloved by readers worldwide. She has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award multiple times and received the German Youth Literature Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
| Birth | Kirsten Boyer | Kirsten Boie (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 19, 1923: Gilbert Delahaye
Belgian poet and writerGilbert DeLayerBorn (1923–1997).
- Important works and influence:
- Martina series（MartineIn 1954, he co-created the character of “Martine” with illustrator Marcel Marlier.
- status: This elegant, curious, and life-loving Belgian little girl has become a phenomenon in the history of global children’s publishing, translated into more than 30 languages and selling hundreds of millions of copies. This series, with its exquisitely detailed and realistic illustrations, depicts the pure and beautiful life of childhood and has been included in “1001 Children’s Books.”
| Birth | Gilbert De Layja | Gilbert Delahaye (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 19, 1858: Vamba
Italian writer, journalist and illustratorLuigi Bertelli(Luigi Bertelli, pen name) Wanba Vamba was born.
- Important works and status:
- The Diary of a Mischievous Boy（Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca(1907): This work is one of the cornerstones of Italian children’s literature.
- content: In a highly humorous and satirical tone, Wamba recounts how 9‑year-old Blasca exposes the hypocrisy and absurdity of the adult world through his “honest” pranks in his diary. This rebellious spirit and strong vitality have made it the Italian version of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” and it has been included in “1001 Children’s Books.”
| Birth | Vamba | Vamba (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 19, 1895: Dorothy Rhoads
American children’s literature writerDorothy Rhodesborn.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Honor: With theHarvest season-The Corn Grows Ripe(Published in 1956) won awards 1957 Newbery Silver Medal.
- content: Set on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the story follows a Mayan boy named Dionisio who, after his father’s injury, is forced to shoulder the family’s responsibilities of burning down forests and planting corn. It’s an excellent historical novel about responsibility, growth, and Mayan culture.
| Birth | Dorothy Rhodes | Dorothy Rhoads (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| born | James Otis Keller (James Otis Kaler) | American author. His most famous work is *Toby Taylor*.Toby Tyler(1880), tells a classic coming-of-age story about a boy who goes on an adventure with a circus. | James Otis Kaler (Wikipedia) |
| born | Yaniko Coe (Janik Coat) | A famous French illustrator.2011 BIB Golden Apple AwardThe winner (from “My Hippo”)Mon HippopotameHer painting style is minimalist yet full of fun. | N/A |
| born | Haruichi Takabe (Seiichi Takabe) | Japanese illustrator.2001 BIB Golden Apple AwardThe winner. His works often have a strong Japanese folk flavor. | N/A |
| born | Robin Blancato (Robin Brancato) | American young adult novelist. His representative work is *Winning*.WinningIt uses realistic writing to depict the psychological journey of teenagers facing physical trauma and adversity. | Robin Brancato (Wikipedia) |
