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.
Virginia Lee Burton
Born: August 30, 1909
Died: October 15, 1968 (aged 59)
Bio: Virginia Lee Burton, also known by her married name, Virginia Demetrios, was an American illustrator and children's book author. She wrote and illustrated seven children's books, including The Little House, which won the Caldecott Medal.
Known for:
- The Little House (1942)
- Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939)
- Katy and the Big Snow (1943)
- Maybelle, the cable car (1952)
- Choo choo (1937)








