Leo Dillon (born Brooklyn, New York, 1933; died Brooklyn, New York, May 26, 2012) was a children’s book illustrator with wife Diane Dillon. They illustrated at least 40 picture books, including Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale which received the 1976 Caldecott Medal. The following year they again received the Caldecott Medal for their illustrations in Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions. They also illustrated at least 30 chapter books. They received the 2002 Virginia Hamilton Award for their body of works. Children can learn more at: Leo Dillon.
Sam Houston (born Rockbridge County, Virginia, 1793; died Huntsville, Texas, July 26, 1863) is one of Texas’s greatest heroes. He defeated General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. He was elected to the United States Senate and served as governor of Texas until 1861 when he declined to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. Children can learn more at: Sam Houston.
Marjorie Blain Parker (born Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1960) writes books for children. Her books include Jasper’s Day and When Dads Don’t Grow Up. Children can visit her website at: Marjorie Blain Parker.
Dr. Seuss (born Theodor Seuss Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, 1902; died La Jolla, California, September 24, 1991) was an author and an illustrator. He wrote among other works Green Eggs and Ham, published in 1960. His birthday is celebrated by the Read Across America program. Children could visit a website at: http://www.nea.org/readacross. They could also read Imagine That! How Dr. Seuss Wrote the Cat in the Hat, written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Finally, they could make and eat green eggs by adding a few drops of green food coloring to scrambled eggs before cooking the eggs.