🎂 Born March 21, 1936: Margaret Mahy
New Zealand’s national treasure writerMargaret MayeBorn in 1936–2012. She was the most dazzling star of children’s literature in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Highest Honor:
- Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA): At 2006 AwardedWriters’ AwardThe jury praised his work for crossing the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
- Carnegie Medal (CMW): He won the British Carnegie Medal twice, for his book “The Great Detective Contest in London”.The successor of the magician》 or translation 《Magic Family-The Haunting)and“Transformation》 or translation 《Guardian in the Dark-The Changeover).
- Representative works and style:
- Her works range from poetic picture books for young children (such as “The Lion on the Grass,” which I was fortunate enough to translate) to fantasy novels that profoundly explore adolescent self-awakening (such as “The Metamorphosis”). She once said, “I write fantasy stories because fantasy can express our inner selves more truthfully than reality.”“
| Birth | Margaret Mayhem | Margaret Mahy (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 21, 1953: David Wisniewski
American illustrator and authorDavid WisniskiBorn (1953–2002).
- Important works and achievements:
- Caldecott Medal: With theMudman-Golem(Published in 1996) won awards 1997 Caldecott Medal.
- Artistic features:
- Wisniski with extremely exquisite and meticulousCut-paper artHe is world-renowned for his use of multiple layers of paper to create stunning three-dimensionality and light and shadow effects. In “The Mud Man,” he uses these hard and sharp lines to perfectly present the solemnity and tragedy of the giant monster in the Prague Jewish legend.
| Birth | David Wiesniski | David Wisniewski (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 21, 1938: Michael Foreman
A highly influential British illustrator and writerMichael Formanborn.
- Important works and achievements:
- Kate Greenaway Medal: She has won the UK’s top illustration award twice (in 1982 and 1989).
- Representative works: 《Dinosaurs and all the trash-Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish(This is a classic environmental fable, listed in “1001 Children’s Books”). His autobiographical work, [The rest of the text is missing].War Boy-War BoyIt delicately records a childhood under the shadow of World War II.
- style: His paintings are renowned for their pure and transparent watercolor style, filled with humanistic concern and a yearning for peace. (I am very fortunate to have translated his self-written and illustrated picture books.) I love you, too! I really love you)
| Birth | Michael Forman | Michael Foreman (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 21, 1941: Hannu Taina
Famous Finnish illustratorHannu Tainaborn.
- Highest Honor:
- BIB Grand Prix: With theMr. King-Herra Kuningas) won Grand Prix at the 1987 Bratislava International Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
- feature: His works are characterized by a simple style with a Nordic sense of humor, and he is able to convey profound philosophical ideas through subtle visual details.
| Birth | Hannu Teina | Hannu Taina (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| born | Peter Hax (Peter Hacks) | A German playwright and author. His most famous work is “Jules the Mouse.” He was one of the most important literary figures in East Germany, and his works are included in “1001 Children’s Books.” | Peter Hacks (Wikipedia) |
| born | Annette MacArthur-Oslow (Annette Macarthur-Onslow) | Australian illustrator.1971 BIB Honorary AwardAward winner. Representative work: *The Owl* (Uhu(This) showcases the emotional bond between humans and animals in nature. | Annette Macarthur-Onslow (Wikipedia) |
| Death | Tonino Grae (Tonino Guerra) | Italian poet and screenwriter. I mentioned his birthday just a few days ago; he passed away the day after his 92nd birthday. | Tonino Guerra (Wikipedia) |
| Death | Gloria Houston (Gloria Houston) | American author. His masterpiece is “My Great-Aunt Arizona,” a classic work praising the spirit of rural teachers. | Gloria Houston (Official) |
