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In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2025
Some lived here in the States and some abroad, but we do our best to remember the creators of books that have made changes to the minds, hearts, and general beings of children worldwide.
Memorium…Jane: Patrick McDonnell Discusses Jane Goodall
"She had so much hope for saving this planet. We mustn’t disappoint Jane." We talk today with Jane Goodall's picture book biographer Patrick McDonnell about her life and legacy.
In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2024
Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list.
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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.
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.
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