Sep 13 2025
Born on this day September 13, 1920 in Fredericia, Denmark, Else Holmelund Minarik, a celebrated children’s author, is best known for her contribution to the children’s literary world through her creation of the Little Bear series. The Danish-born American author’s work has been instrumental in shaping young minds and stimulating their creativity through her simple, …
Jun 10 2025
Maurice Bernard Sendak was born on June 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. He became one of the biggest influences in children’s literature. His parents were Polish-Jewish immigrants. As a child, he went through powerful experiences that molded how he saw the world as an artist. Losing family members in the Holocaust left a lasting …
