🎂 Born February 27, 1935: Uri Shulevitz
American Jewish illustratorYuri ShulwitzBorn. He is known for his philosophical stories and dreamlike watercolor style.
- Highest Honor:
- Caldecott Medal: With theThe world’s biggest idiot and spaceship-The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship(Published in 1968) won awards 1969 Caldecott MedalThis is a colorful adaptation of a Russian folktale.
- Caldecott Honor: He once relied on “treasure-The Treasure), 《It’s snowing.-Snow)and“How I study geography-How I Learned GeographyHe won the silver medal three times.
- Eric Carle Honors: 2024 Artist Award Winner.
- style: His works often possess a strong Eastern European flavor, exploring loneliness, imagination, and the richness of the spiritual world. In particular, “How I Learned Geography” movingly tells the story of how a map illuminated a childhood amidst war and poverty.
| born | Uri Shulevitz | Uri Shulevitz (Wikipedia) |
🎂 February 27, 1902 – Birth: John Steinbeck
American literary giant, Nobel laureate in LiteratureJohn SteinbeckBorn (1902–1968).
- Important works and contributions:
- Little Red Horse（The Red Pony(1937): This novel, consisting of four interconnected short stories, is a classic work of young adult literature about growth and loss.
- content: It tells the story of Jody, a ranch boy, and his little red horse, Gabriella. Steinbeck does not shy away from death and pain, but rather uses a realistic approach to show the cost of growing up and the fragility of life. It is included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| born John Steinbeck | John Steinbeck (Wikipedia) |
🎂 February 27, 1919 – Birth: Florence Parry Heide
Famous American children’s literature authorFlorence Parry HeadBorn (1919–2011).
- Important works and contributions:
- Shrinking Trehorn（The Shrinking of Treehorn(1971): This is her most famous work, illustrated by Edward Gorey (born February 22).
- Classic status: This is a darkly humorous story about adult indifference. A boy named Trehorn finds himself shrinking, but his parents and teachers ignore it, caring only about whether his clothes fit or whether he follows the rules. This book perfectly captures the loneliness of a child who feels unheard, becoming a cult classic.
| born | Florence Parry Hyde | Florence Parry Heide (Wikipedia) |
⚰️ February 27, 2023 — Passed away Juan Muñoz Martín
Famous Spanish children’s literature authorJuan Muñoz MartínHe died in 1929–2023.
- Important works and contributions:
- Frye Peric and His Donkey（Fray Perico y su borrico(1979): This book is one of the best-selling works in the history of Spanish children’s literature (sold more than 1.5 million copies).
- content: The book tells the story of a simple monk named Perico and his donkey who enter a monastery, leading to a series of comical, chaotic, yet heartwarming events. It won the prestigious Barco de Vapor Award.
| Death Juan Muñoz Martín | Juan Muñoz Martín (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
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| born | Eric Sloan (Eric Sloane) | American artist and writer. His representative work is *Reverence for Wood*.A Reverence for WoodWith its exquisite illustrations, the book documents early American tools, architecture, and woodworking techniques, serving as a heartfelt elegy for traditional crafts. | Link |
| Death | Spike Milligan (Spike Milligan) | British comedian and author. Known for his nonsense verse and *The Literature of Fools*.Silly Verse for KidsHe is known for his style, which is heavily influenced by Edward Lear. | Link |
| Death | Julia Cunningham (Julia Cunningham) | American writer. His most famous work is *The Death of Dopp*.Dorp Dead(This is a psychological thriller with a gloomy atmosphere and strong gothic style, telling the story of the orphan Kiri and the strange hunter.) | Link |
