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In Memorium: The Great Étienne Delessert Passes Away
"A country needs ideas from everywhere, just like mushroom rhizomes help the forest to grow. Below the surface." Today we celebrate the life of a great artist, now gone.
In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2023
As we enter into a new year, let us not forget those incredible talents lost in the previous. To those authors, illustrator and, occasionally, librarians, I doff my cap and offer my salute. Here are the people we lost in 2023.
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.
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
Remembering Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert
In honor of two legendary picture book giants, Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert.
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In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2020
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.
Saying Goodbye to Bank Street Bookstore
I say farewell to an old friend.
In Memoriam: JoAnn Jonas
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.
A Nicer Guy You Couldn’t Hope to Meet: Saying Goodbye to Thomas Anthony “Tomie” dePaola
Saying goodbye to a giant.
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