Michio Mado — (まど・みちお, Mado Michio?, born November 16, 1909) is a Japanese poet. He was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1994.[1] Early life Mado was born as Michio Ishida in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi prefecture. He spent his childhood with his gr … Wikipedia
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Prix Hans Christian Andersen — Le prix Hans Christian Andersen, parfois surnommé le petit prix Nobel de littérature, est un prix international décerné tous les deux ans par l Union Internationale pour les Livres de Jeunesse[1] (IBBY) en reconnaissance d une « contribution … Wikipédia en Français
Maurice Sendak — Born June 10, 1928(1928 06 10) Brooklyn, New York Occupation Artist, Illustrator, Writer Nationality American Period 1947 present … Wikipedia
Margaret Mahy — Bronze bust of Margeret Mahy as part of the Twelve Local Heroes sculpture Born 21 March 1936 (1936 03 21) (age 75) Whakatane, New Zealand … Wikipedia
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Scott O'Dell — Born Odell Gabriel Scott May 23, 1898 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died October 15, 1989(1989 10 15) (aged 91) Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. Occupation Novelist … Wikipedia
Christine Nöstlinger — (born 13 October 1936 in Vienna) is an Austrian writer. By her own admission, Nöstlinger was a wild and angry child. After finishing high school, she wanted to become an artist, and studied graphic arts at the Academy of Applied Arts in Vienna.… … Wikipedia
Maria Gripe — Maria Gripe, born Maja Stina Walter (25 July 1923, Vaxholm, Uppland – 5 April 2007, Rönninge), was a Swedish author of books for children and young people, often written in a magical and mystical tone. Contents 1 Biography 2 Writing style 3 Books … Wikipedia
Gianni Rodari — (23 October 1920 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his books for children. He won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1970 and is considered by many to be Italy s most important twentieth century children s… … Wikipedia
