10月3日：童书历史上的今天 – 阿甲之桥

⚰️ October 3, 2003 — Death: American children’s author and illustrator William Steig died in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 95. He gained worldwide fame for his work on Shrek! and won the 1970 Caldecott Medal for his picture books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, the 1977 Newbery Medal for Abel’s Island, the 1977 Caldecott Medal for Amazing Bones, and the 1983 Newbery Medal for Doctor De Soto. His works, which blend humor and philosophy, have promoted fantasy narratives in American children’s literature and have been adapted into animated films.

October 3, 1906 — Born: Natalie Savage Carlson, an American children’s author, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her children’s novel “The Family Under the Bridge,” which depicts the lives of street children in Paris. The book won the 1959 Newbery Medal and has been a hit for generations. It has promoted realism and socially sensitive narratives in American children’s literature and has been translated into multiple languages and adapted into a play.

October 3, 1963 — Born: Russian illustrator Viktoria Fomina was born in Kelchy, Crimea. Known for her vivid illustrations, she has created over 50 children’s books, ranging from classic fairy tales to composer biographies. Her work blends fantasy and realism. She won the 2003 Bratislava International Illustration Biennale (BIB) Golden Apple Award for her work, Mozart: A Genius Favored by the Gods, and has promoted visual innovation in Russian children’s literature.

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