Quote of the day
The United States form a young republic, a confederacy which ought ever to be cemented by a union of interests and affection, under the influence of those principles which obtained their independence.
Brian Selznick

Born: July 14, 1966 (age 58)
Bio: Brian Selznick is an American illustrator and writer best known for illustrating children's books. He won the 2008 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was his first long work as a writer.
Known for:
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007)
- Wonderstruck (2011)
- The Marvels (2015)
- Frindle (1996)
- The Houdini box (1991)