Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
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)