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January 2, 2023 by Betsy Bird

In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2022

Today we remember the 24 children's book creators we lost in 2022. Their works will live on.

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In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2021

We remember 26 creators of children's books, or books about children's literature, that passed away in 2021.

July 18, 2021 by Betsy Bird

In Memoriam: Floyd Cooper

"Our young will live in better times together in acceptance of the way things really are if we give them the truth. But we must teach them truth in ways they can comprehend. There is no greater gift than truth." - Floyd Cooper

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Each year we look back not just as what was accomplished in the previous year but also who died. Here are the creators and promoters of children's literature that we remember.

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In Memoriam: JoAnn Jonas

June 4, 2020 by Betsy Bird

On April 25, 2020 JoAnn Jonas, a truly great librarian and early childhood advocate (amongst many other things) died. Today, JoAnn's 2002 Newbery committee will be paying homage to her life, her work, and her influence.

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