⚰️ March 3, 1983 – Died: Hergé
Famous Belgian cartoonistGeorge Prosper Lemie(Georges Prosper Remi, pseudonym)HergéHe died in 1907–1983. He was a leading figure in the European comic strip world and pioneered the “Ligne claire” drawing style.
- Important works and influence:
- The Adventures of Tintin（Les Aventures de Tintin et MilouTintin, the young reporter with his signature upturned hair, and his Snowy dog, accompanied the childhoods of countless readers around the world.
- Chinese sentiment: This workVery popular among Chinese readersHis sympathy and portrayal of China’s resistance against Japan, especially in *The Blue Lotus*, are deeply impressive. The authoritative work on his creative process, *The Eternal Tintin*, is a testament to this.Tintin: The Complete CompanionThis is also a must-have for many seasoned Tintin fans. The series is included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| Death Hergé Hergé (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 3, 1938: Patricia MacLachlan
Famous American children’s literature authorPatricia MacLachlanBorn in 1938–2022. Her writing is concise and poetic, and she excels at revealing profound emotions in the mundane details of life.
- Important works and achievements:
- Newbery Medal: With theUgly and tall Sarah-Sarah, Plain and Tall(Published in 1985) won awards 1986 Newbery Medal.
- content: This is a short, concise, yet deeply moving novel. Set in the American Midwestern prairie at the end of the 19th century, it tells the story of Sarah, a Maine woman who responds to a marriage advertisement and comes to the prairie to become the stepmother of two children who have lost their mother. The novel delicately depicts the rebuilding of a family and the acceptance of love.
| born Patricia MacLachlan | Patricia MacLachlan (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 3, 1928: Gudrun Pausewang
Famous German author of children’s literatureKing GudrunBorn in 1928–2020. Her works often carry a strong anti-war, environmental, and cautionary tone.
- Important works and achievements:
- German Youth Literature Prize (DJLP): * 1988: With his representative work “Girl Through the Clouds-Die WolkeThe novel, titled “The Clouds” (literally translated as “The Clouds”), won the Youth Book Award. Set against the backdrop of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the novel fictionalizes the brutal experiences of a 14-year-old girl fleeing after a nuclear leak in Germany. It has shocked countless readers and was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
- 2017: DJLP Award Lifetime Achievement Special Award(Sonderpreis Gesamtwerk).
| born | Gudrun Pausewang | Gudrun Pausewang (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born March 3, 1920: Ronald Searle
British famous cartoonist and illustratorRonald SellBorn in 1920–2011. He was known for his sharp satirical humor and highly expressive penmanship.
- Important works and contributions:
- Cheers for Saint Trinian（Hurrah for St. Trinian’s, (1948): He created the fictional “Saint Trinian Girls” School” as a crazy school filled with naughty and destructive girls.
- Down with Skoll（Down with Skool!He illustrated this book by Geoffrey Willans, vividly portraying Nigel Molesworth, a boy who doesn’t like going to school, and it was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| born | Ronald Searle | Ronald Searle (Wikipedia) |
🗓️ Other Important Person Briefings
| event | figure | Details/Awards | Main Reference |
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| born | Carolyn Snedeker (Caroline Snedeker) | American writer.Newbery MedalThe winner, whose representative work is “Honest Dancy” (Downright DenceyIt tells the story of the friendship between a Quaker girl and a homeless boy on Nantucket Island in the 19th century. | Link |
| born | Eric Bryward (Erik Blegvad) | A Danish-American illustrator. Representative work: *Missing Barney*The Tenth Good Thing About Barney(Judith Viost) This is a classic picture book that explores the death of pets and the meaning of life through gentle pen and ink illustrations. | Link |
| born | William Kulek (William Kurelek) | Canadian artist and writer. His representative work is *Winter of the Prairie Boys*.A Prairie Boy’s Winter(The painting) depicts the arduous yet joyful winter life on the Canadian prairie in the 1930s with its nostalgic oil paintings. | Link |
| Death | A. Maitland (Antony Maitland) | British illustrator.1962 Carnegie MedalThe winner. He is the author of Penelope Lively’s classic children’s book, *The Ghost of Thomas Kemp*.The Ghost of Thomas Kempe(Illustrations were drawn.) | Link |
| Death | Jane Van Ruwen (Jean Van Leeuwen) | American children’s book author. Representative work: *The Story of Oliver Pig* (…)Tales of Oliver Pig(He/She) is skilled at creating humorous and heartwarming early childhood reading books. | Link |
