Quote of the day
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
Jessie Willcox Smith
Born: September 6, 1863
Died: May 3, 1935 (aged 71)
Bio: Jessie Willcox Smith was one of the most prominent female illustrators in the United States during the Golden Age of American illustration. She was a prolific contributor to respected books and magazines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Known for:
- Dickens's children
- The now-a-days fairy book
- The Seven Ages of Childhood (1909)
- Boys & Girls Of Bookland (1923)
- The Children of Dickens (1925)