Tag: Maurice Sendak

Celebrating Maurice Sendak

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 …

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Else Holmelund Minarik: The Beloved Author Behind ‘Little Bear’

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, …

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