Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Uri Shulevitz

Born: February 27, 1935 (age 90)
Bio: Uri Shulevitz is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the 1969 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, a Russian fairy tale retold by Arthur Ransome in 1916.
Known for:
- How I Learned Geography (2008)
- Writing with Pictures (1985)
- One Monday morning (1967)
- The Treasure (1978)