In Memorium: Remembering Those Lost in 2021

I’ve been writing Obituary posts for a number of years now, and I can say with certainty that in no year have I seen as many notable, unforgettable, downright amazing names as I saw pass away in 2021. This past year was a gut-punch to the children’s literature community. Here is every author and illustrator of books pertaining to children’s literature I knew of throughout the year, in the order in which they left us. If I’ve forgotten anyone, please let me know:

Mitsumasa Anno

March 20...