January 18

A.A. Milne

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne (born January 18, 1882) – British children’s book author, playwright, novelist, poet – Winnie the Pooh

Read the Authors Calendar biography of A. A. Milne

Read about A.A. Milne and bearing the burden of a famous bear here

Some illustrations from the Pooh books:

Pooh and Piglet
Pooh and Eeyore
Tigger
Tigger and honey
Owl

See this charming Russian cartoon on Youtube - Winnie the Pooh visits Rabbit's house

A.A. Milne with his son Christopher

A.A. Milne with his son Christopher

Sally Morgan

Sally Morgan (born January 18, 1951) – Australian aboriginal artist, author – Wanamurraganya: The story of Jack McPhee (1989)

Read a synopsis of Morgan's
Wanamurraganya - The Story of Jack McPhee