Born November 1907

William Steig’s illustrations and stories often centered on anthropomorphic and adventurous animals, tough-talking kids, neurosis-challenged adults – and one curmudgeonly ogre.

Burgess Meredith was no one-trick pony – he was an actor with a range that was hard to match.

Astrid Lindgren wrote dozens of books during her career, but she’s best remembered for giving the world Pippi Longstocking…