Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
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)