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Marcia Brown, 1918-2015

by Horn Book
May 08, 2015 | Filed in Articles & Opinion
brown_stonesoupWe were saddened to hear about the death of author-illustrator Marcia Brown this week at the age of ninety-six. The winner of three Caldecott Medals — for Cinderella in 1955, Once a Mouse in 1962, and Shadow in 1983 — she was also recognized with a whopping six Caldecott Honors (including her indelible Stone Soup in 1948). She was awarded the Regina Medal in 1977 and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1992.

Writings by and about Brown frequently appeared in The Horn Book Magazine. Here is a sampling:

"Distinction in Picture Books" by Marcia Brown (1949)

1955 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Marcia Brown

"My Goals as an Illustrator" by Marcia Brown (1967)

Letter, with illustration, from Marcia Brown to Bertha Mahony Miller (undated)

"Marcia Brown and Her Books" by Alice Dalgliesh (1955 Caldecott Medal profile)

"From Caldecott to Caldecott" by Helen Adams Masten (1962 Caldecott Medal profile)

"Marcia Brown" by Janet A. Loranger (1983 Caldecott Medal profile)
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Marcia Rhinehart

I've always loved her version of the "Stone Soup." I still remember reading this book when I was a student. I also like that we share the same first name. Rest in peace Ms. Brown...you've inspired many children, teachers, and librarians over the years.

Posted : May 08, 2015 04:25

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