Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Ezra Jack Keats
Born: March 11, 1916
Died: May 6, 1983 (aged 67)
Bio: Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the 1963 Caldecott Medal for illustrating The Snowy Day, which he also wrote. It is considered one of the most important American books of the 20th century.
Known for:
- The Snowy Day (1962)
- Peter's Chair (1967)
- Whistle for Willie (1964)
- A Letter to Amy (1968)
- Pet Show (1972)







