JANUARY, the first month of the year. A perfect time to start all over again. Changing energies and deserting old moods, new beginnings, new attitudes. ~ Charmaine J Forde
January Dates of Interest:
- Jan. 1 - New Year's Day - Welcome 2026!
- Jan. 3 – J.R.R. Tolkien Day / Priestess Laurelinn's Birthday!
- Jan. 3 - Full Wolf Moon @ 2:02 am
- Jan. 5 – Twelfth Night
- Jan. 6 - Epiphany
- Jan. 10 - PPDLV 1st planning meeting for 2026!
- Jan. 11 - Mantra Meditation Class w/ Abigail: The Divine Mother
- Jan. 16 - Appreciate a Dragon Day
- Jan. 17 - UUCLV Food Pantry (7:00am - 9:00pm)
- Jan. 17 - The Magick of Dance w/ Silver Sage Collection
- Jan. 18 @ 11:51 am - New Moon in Aquarius
- Jan. 18 - Day of Danu (Celtic Mother Goddess) and Winnie the Pooh Day
- Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan. 22 - Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
- Jan. 24 - Thorrablot (Norse Heathen celebration honoring Thor. A mid-winter feast)
- Jan. 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Jan. 29 - Curmudgeons Day and Seeing Eye Dog Day
- Jan. 30 - Imbolc - She Comes! Sanctuary of Solace Imbolc Ritual on Zoom
- Jan. 31 - Imbolc - She Comes! Sanctuary of Solace Imbolc Ritual - Live @ UUCLV
- Jan. 31 - Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
Musings from the Desk of...Priestess Laurelinn
~ G.R.I.T.S. ~
Girl Raised In The South (New Year's addition)
I was born and raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in a family whose roots run deep in the South for generations. From what I’ve been told, my ancestors arrived in South Carolina and decided they’d never leave! Because of that, I grew up surrounded by a rich mix of New Year’s Day traditions—many of which I still try to honor today. Every year, right after Christmas, I’d watch my mom and grandmother spring into action preparing for New Year’s Eve. There were trips to the Piggly Wiggly and the bank, followed by a whirlwind of activity at home—washing clothes, sweeping and mopping floors, and tidying up every corner. My grandmother always said, “Whatever you do on New Year’s Day, you’ll do all year long” therefore chores were strictly avoided to keep from inviting a year of hard work. But there were certain traditions that were never skipped:
- Cooking black-eyed peas/collard greens - for good luck and prosperity
- Putting cash outside before sunset on New Year's Eve (the larger the denomination the better), to be brought back inside on New Year's Day - insures you will bring in money all year
- No sweeping or washing clothes on New Year's Day - you will sweep/wash away good luck/money or could even lead to ‘washing a loved one away'.
Other long held traditions are:
- Never take anything out of your home on the first day of the New Year. This includes trash, delivering presents, moving furniture.
- Wear something new on the first day of the year.
- Do not pay back any loans or lend money on New Year’s Day.
- Avoid breaking things on the first day.
- Don’t cry on the first day of the year.
- At midnight, open all doors to let the old year escape.
- Make loud noises at midnight to scare away evil spirits.
- Babies born on the first day of a New Year will always have luck on their side. (sigh...I was born on the 3rd - doesn't it just figure?!)
- The eating any of the following food on the first day of a New Year will ensure a successful and fortunate New Year: black eyed peas, lentil soup, long noodles, ham hocks, collard greens, cabbage, round fruits, whole fish with the head and tail, pomegranates, cornbread, pork with sauerkraut. The reason for pork only is because poultry scratch backwards, cows stand still mostly but pigs always root forward.
- As far as the weather on the first day of the New Year, if in the early hours of the first day the wind is blowing from the south the New Year will have fine weather and there will be prosperous times. If the wind is blowing from the north it will mean a bad year for the weather. If the wind blows from the east, famine and calamities will follow and if the wind blows from the west, plentiful supplies of milk and fish will exist. If there is no wind at all it will be a prosperous and joyful year.
The US isn't alone, here are some New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions from Around the World:
- Denmark – people climb on chairs and jump into the New Year and some shatter unused dishes against the doors of friends or family.
- Ecuador – many burn paper filled scarecrows and photographs from the last year to ensure good luck.
- Spain – stuffing 12 grapes into your mouth at midnight will bring good luck.
- South American Countries – wear colored underwear to determine your fate. Red will bring you love, gold will bring you wealth and white will bring you peace.
- Japan – people ring the bells in their homes 108 times. This is in alignment with the Buddhist belief that this will bring cleanness to your life.
- Switzerland – eat ice cream and drop it on the floor to celebrate the start of a New Year.
- Romania – many throw their spare coins in a river for good luck.
- Puerto Rico – throwing pails of water out of a window will drive evil spirits away.
- Bolivia – bakers bake coins into sweets – whoever finds the coin will have good luck.
- France – Everyone must have pancakes on the first day of the New Year.
- Columbia – many can be seen carrying a suitcase with them all day on the first day of a New Year in hopes of having a travel filled year.
- Thailand – people can be seen throwing buckets of water on each other and smearing others with gray talc.
- Chile – some families spend New Year’s Eve in the company of their deceased ones sleeping overnight in the cemetery.
- Ireland – hitting the walls with bread to get rid of evil spirts is one New Years past time.
- South Africa – some can be seen throwing furniture out of windows of their homes to ensure the start of a new year.
- Siberia – jumping into a frozen lake carrying a tree trunk begins a new year for some
- Panama – burning the effigies of everyone and anyone famous is a popular tradition.
- Scotland – the 1st person to cross the threshold of a home in the New Year should carry a gift for the home owner to ensure good luck.
- Estonia – you should eat seven times on a New Year’s Day to ensure abundance in the New Year.
Whatever your superstitions or traditions are, make sure you don’t forget to do them and above all, have a Safe and Happy New Year! ~L.
Snow is diamonds for a faery's feet; Blithely and bonnily she trips along, Her lips a-carol with a merry song, And in her eyes the meaning... Life is sweet! ― Ruby Archer
~ GRYLA ~
Written by: Jezibell Anat My country is formed of fire and ice Glaciers, volcanoes and mountains high. An island caught by the frigid oceans, Far from all the other nations. December nights stretch deep and long, With vulpine howl and raven song. Too cold to fish, too cold to farm, Winter is the time of harm. Folks stay in with their books and their spinning, Waiting for the new year’s beginning. But this is the season for me to roam, Into the towns and around the homes. In quiet and darkness I stalk the land, A bag on my back, a sword in my hand, The good children need have no fear, They’ll be blessed in the coming year. But I come to take the wicked ones, They cannot hide, they cannot run. They cry, “Help me, Gryla is coming!” But no one is fooled by their whining and groaning. My sharp ears can hear them moan, I smell their skin, I feel their bones. Out the window and into my sack, Then to my cave we scurry back. My cauldron is fired and ready to brew, “Tis the season for Bad Kids Stew. I boil them alive to get the best flavor Their squirming and screaming adds so much savor. I add some herbs to this tender meat, And then enjoy my Yuletide feast. Beware children who misbehave, I’ll drag you to an early grave.
(Art piece found on Reddit - artist unknown)
Auld Lang Syne
and the history of New Year's Day
Excerpts from Myth & Moor; by Terri Windling
In myth cycles to be found around the globe, the death of the year in winter was echoed by the death and rebirth of the Winter King (also called the Sun King, or Year King), consort of the Great Goddess (Representing earth's fertility) in her local guise. The rebirth or resurrection of her consort (representing the sun, sky, or quickening winds) not only brought light back to the world, turning the seasons from winter to spring, but also marked a time of new beginnings, cleansing the soul of sins and sicknesses accumulated in the twelve months passed.
The date chosen for New Year's Day in the Western world is a relatively modern invention. When Julius Caesar revised the Roman calendar in 46 BC, he chose January 1 -- following the riotous celebrations of Saturnalia -- as the official beginning of the year. Early Christians condemned the date as pagan, tied to licentious practices, and much of Europe resisted the Julian calendar until the Gregorian reforms in the 16th century; instead, they celebrated New Year's Day on the 25th of December, the 21st of March, or various other dates. (England first adopted January 1 as New Year's Day in 1752).
In Scotland, New Year's Day inspired the now traditional song Auld Lang Syne. In 1788, Robert Burns sent a copy of a song to the Scots Musical Museum with the remark, "The following song, an old song, of the olden times, and which has never been in print, nor even in manuscript until I took it down from an old man." Some of the lyrics were indeed "collected" rather than composed by the poet; the ballad "Old Long Syne" printed in 1711 by James Watson shows considerable similarity in the first verse and the chorus to Burns' later poem and is almost certainly derived from the same "old song". It is a fair supposition to attribute the rest of the poem to Burns himself.
Auld Lang Syne
(Standard english version)
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you'll buy your pint cup!
and surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
(Chorus)
We two have run about the hills,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
(Chorus)
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
(Chorus)
And there's a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o' thine!
And we'll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
(Chorus)
Singing the song on Hogmanay or New Year's Eve very quickly became a Scots custom that soon spread to other parts of the British Isles. As Scots (not to mention English, Welsh and Irish people) emigrated around the world, they took the song with them.
The Chinese, Jewish, Wiccan and other calendars use different dates as the start of the year, and do not, of course, count their years from the date of Christ's birth. Yet such is the power of ritual and myth that January 1st is now a potent date to us, a demarcation line drawn between the familiar past and the unknowable future. Whatever calendar you use, the transition from one year into the next is the traditional time to take stock of one's life -- to say goodbye to all that has passed and prepare for a new life ahead. The Year King is symbolically slain, the sun departs, and the natural world goes dark. Rituals, dances, pageants, and spiritual vigils are enacted in lands around the world to propitiate the sun's return and keep the great wheel of the seasons rolling.
Bare branches of each tree on this chilly January morn look so cold so forlorn. Gray skies dip ever so low left from yesterday’s dusting of snow. Yet in the heart of each tree waiting for each who wait to see new life as warm sun and breeze will blow, like magic, unlock springs sap to flow, buds, new leaves, then blooms will grow. – Nelda Hartmann (January Morn)
January's Lunar Spotlight
Excerpt from article by: Astrostyle.com
Off we go! January 2026 arrives with a clear signal: it’s back to business with ambition and intention. We’re kicking off a 1 Universal Year in numerology, and galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse mid-February. But before we fully launch, let’s plant our hooves on terra firma. The month opens with an immersion of grounded Capricorn energy. The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all in this earth sign, and the first new moon of the year, on January 18, is also in Capricorn. Until January 19, lean into the strategic and systematic thinking that Capricorn has made famous. Humble, hardworking leaders will rise up amid the ego-driven authoritarians that 2025 served up. Perhaps you’ll be one of them yourself!
Full Moon in Cancer
Had enough family time over the holidays? Not so fast! The Cancer full moon on January 3 illuminates your sector of kinfolk and caring. You might use the weekend to recover from the hubbub with some deep nurturing. Or, you might finally get a chance to deeply connect with loved ones as things settle into a post-holiday groove. With la luna illuminating your home, it’s a great time to turn yours into a cozy sanctuary to huddle in during the winter months ahead. No need to isolate yourself there, though! Once the Sun shifts into friendly Aquarius on the 19th, collaborations get a boost. Look for ways to connect with like-minded people or to team up in community around a worthy cause.
What to expect in the second half of the month...
New Moon in Capricorn
The headline news arrives at the end of the month when imaginative Neptune makes its final departure from its home sign of Pisces, where it’s been hunkered down since 2012. On January 26, Neptune will move into Aries until 2039, a long visit that hasn’t happened since the mid-1800s (really!). Gentle Neptune in aggro Aries doesn’t make for the most comforting blend, but we had a sneak preview of it last year, when Neptune first dipped into the Ram’s realm from March 30 until September 1. Look back to spring and summer 2025 for clues of what might become your new normal for the next decade and a half!
January's Full Wolf Moon
Adapted From The Farmer's Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-january
When to see the Full Moon in January 2026:
The first Full Moon of 2026 is also a Supermoon! This spectacular sight occurs on the night of Saturday, January 3. Why do we call January’s Moon a Wolf Moon? (It’s not because wolves are hungry.) What makes it a Supermoon? Find out what’s special about this month’s Moon—as well as folklore and best days by the Moon.
January’s Full Wolf Moon reaches peak illumination on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:02 A.M. Because it is a Supermoon—occurring when the Moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth—it will appear noticeably larger and brighter than a typical full Moon. Look for the January Moon to rise from the eastern horizon around sunset that evening. By midnight, the Wolf Moon glows bright and round overhead. By sunrise, it will disappear into the western horizon.
Another fitting name for this full Moon is the Center Moon. Used by the Assiniboine people of the Northern Great Plains, it refers to the idea that this Moon roughly marks the middle of the cold season.
ALTERNATIVE JANUARY MOON NAMES:
- Cold Moon (Cree)
- Frost Exploding Moon (Cree)
- Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin)
- Severe Moon (Dakota)
- Hard Moon (Dakota) highlights the phenomenon of the fallen snow developing a hard crust.
- Canada Goose Moon (Tlingit)
- Great Moon (Cree)
- Greetings Moon (Western Abenaki)
- Spirit Moon (Ojibwe)
Best Days in January 2026: For Planting… …Aboveground crops: 21, 22, 30, 31 …Belowground crops: 11-13 For Setting Eggs: 1, 9, 10, 27-29 For Fishing: 1-3, 18-31
MOON FOLKLORE:
- A bright first Moon promises rain and a bountiful harvest; a red-tinted Moon means a dry year.
- A growing Moon and a flowing tide are lucky times to marry.
- A halo around the Moon predicts wet or stormy weather.
MOON FACTS:
- The full moon names used in the southern hemisphere are the same as the northern hemisphere, just the seasonal difference. This is because most of the people living in the southern hemisphere (let’s say Australia or New Zealand) are none other than the European settlers. In other words, one can say that European settlers, at first, integrated the native American full moon names into their modern Georgian calendar. And, later, many of these full moon names went with them to new places around the world.
- Recent studies showed that more babies are born during a Full Moon. It's not known for sure why, but the numbers don't lie.
"Everything is held together with stories. That is all that is holding us together, stories and compassion." - Barry Lopez
January Full Moon Magic:
Wigington, Patti. "Cold Moon" Learn Religions, Jan. 19, 2019
In January, the nights are long and dark, and many of us are trying to stay warm under a blanket of snow as the Cold Moon approaches (in some cultures, the Cold Moon is the name given to December's moon, instead). Some of the native tribes of North America called this time the Wolf Moon, because this was when the wolves were howling, hungry, outside lodges where people stayed warm within. Other groups referred to it as the Snow Moon, for obvious reasons.
This time of year, we're all feeling a bit slow and "off" as our bodies adjust to chillier temperatures. It's easy to just lie on the couch watching Netflix and eating comfort food when it's cold and gloomy outside and making any kind of magical effort can seem like a real challenge right now.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Black and white, silver
- Gemstones: Hematite
- Trees: Birch, Hazel
- Gods: Inanna, Freyja
- Herbs: Thistle, nuts and seeds, marjoram
- Element: Air
Cold Moon Magic:
This is a good time to work on magic related to protection, both physical and spiritual. Use this time to develop your inner self, and advance spiritually, becoming closer to the higher aspects of your deities. Take the time in your busy schedule to meditate and think about what it is you really want out of life, and whether you're showing people your true self.
January is also a great time to work on full moon magic - after all, the nights are long and dark, and in some areas the moon itself is the only source of light. Put aside your lethargy, and focus some energy on developing your intuition and wisdom.
Finally, for many people, winter is a season of simplification. Set aside everything you don't need and try a minimalist approach instead. On a mundane level, try doing a thorough cleaning of your physical space - get rid of the clutter. On a spiritual and emotional level, try to do the same thing - teach your mind to let go of the things that are creating excess baggage for your spirit and soul.
As the calendar year draws to a close, this is also a good time to start planning ahead. Think about what changes you're going to want to make in the coming months. You know all those New Year's resolutions you always make? Put some planning and forethought into them this time around, and you'll be far more likely to keep them. Get ready to break your bad habits, and start forming some good ones, to become a new and improved version of yourself in the new year.
I came across a wonderful Full Wolf Moon ritual while researching online and thought it might be of interest to some of our readers. Follow the link below:
Because the birdsong might be pretty, But it's not for you they sing, And if you think my winter is too cold, You don't deserve my spring. ― Erin Hanson
Crafty Corner...
Imbolc Honey & Oat Milk Bath with Lavender Flowers
This honey & oat milk bath combines classic Imbolc ingredients to create a warm, soothing ritual bath. Indulging in hot herbal baths is one of the loveliest ways to celebrate this cold-weather holiday. Sometimes called “the dairy holiday,” milk baths are especially appropriate for the season of Imbolc. Easy to make with only 4 ingredients! Meaning of Ingredients Any time you make a ritual item, you want to know the symbolism and meaning behind the ingredients and tools you use. In this case, all the ingredients in this recipe serve as symbols for the holiday of Imbolc. This makes them a perfect addition to a ritual bath during this last of the winter holidays on the Wheel of the Year. Powdered Milk The use of powdered milk in this recipe acknowledges Imbolc as a dairy holiday. We include milk in Imbolc rituals as a nod to its celebration of the first seasonal lactation of domesticated animals in early Celtic cultures. In this case, powdered milk also represents the last snow of the winter season. Honey Powder During the coldest months of the year, honey provides a reminder of the return of the light. Often served as a decadent treat for the traditional Imbolc meal, honey cakes and other honeyed pantry delights call to mind the coming season of flowers and light. Quick Oats Imbolc honors Brigid, the Celtic goddess of childbirth and healing. Oats and oat flour were often used in the offering cakes left out for her during the season of Imbolc. This inclusion of oats in this milk bath recognizes this connection to the ancient world. Lavender Flowers The soothing, sweet smell of lavender flower calls to mind the coming of warmth, light and joy. With the last frosts beginning to fade, we sometimes include delicate florals in Imbolc recipes to remember that after the darkness and cold, new flowers appear.
Things You Will Need:
- Jar or bottle (I used a milk jar)
- 2 cups powdered whole milk
- 1 cup honey powder
- 1/2 cup quick oats dried lavender flower
Step 1 In a blender or coffee grinder, grind oats until they break down into a soft, fine powder. Do the same with the dried lavender. Step 2 In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine powdered milk, honey powder, powdered oats and powdered lavender flowers. Step 3 Fill clean glass jar with milk bath mixture. To use, add 1 cup of mixture to a hot bath. Enjoy!
I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” ― Lewis Carroll
The Kitchen Witch's Cauldron
~ Hazelnut & Juniper Berry Shortbread ~
Sweet Imbolc Alchemy
In Ireland (and around here on Vancouver Island) this is the time the sun begins to warm the earth releasing the waters frozen in ice and snow. Perhaps this is why Brigid is a goddess connected to both fire and water, they may be opposing elements but both are necessary for the creation of life - a theme central to Imbolc. Which is why this buttery, rich, nutty, Hazelnut & Juniper Berry Shortbread is a scrumptious bit of food magic honoring St. Bride of Brightness, as she is known in Scotland. The Feast Day of St Bride of the Candles corresponds with St. Brigids Feast of Fire during Oimelc (or Imbolc) and both Saints share a close association with butter. And what better way to curry her favor than serving Scotland's most beloved food - shortbread?
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. – Melody Beattie
Imbolc
A Poem of Springtime
The dark half divided Eyes focusing on the light That which is trapped awaits Spring cleaning Winter passing The great Wheel turns Spring on the horizon Renewal and rebirth awaits Triple Goddess Bidding the Crone farewell Welcoming the Maiden The infant Sun God Suckles as a child Grows strong from candles Each window In every home We, the faithful gather Paying respects to the Goddess Brigid of the Celts She who inspires, She who protects Healers and Medicine Women Blacksmiths at their forges Artists and Designers And the humble Poets Huzzah! The sacred flame tended Opening doors long shut The besom sweeps away Opening space to the light While the snows recede Exposing once again, Rich soil, emerging shoots and buds Life in its infancy Purify yourself Dedicate and reflect Open your hearts Welcome the light
Image from: The Peculiar Brunette
I love the scents of winter! For me, it’s all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce.” – Taylor Swift
January Book Review
Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest is reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author of The Long Walk, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal–winning Where the Wild Things Are," guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out? With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.
Review:
- "This splendidly chilling variation of the Brothers Grimm story is built around costume and set designs that late Caldecott Medalist Sendak produced for a Humperdinck opera... While the narrative’s characterizations and diction hew to tradition its horrors land with fresh force in an epic retelling that suits the illustrations’ eerie magnificence." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
- Hansel and Gretel AGE 6, 4 stars From the editors: An inspired reboot from the brilliant pairing of horror master Stephen King and the late children's author-illustrator Maurice Sendak. The spooky art and text maintain the menacing atmosphere of the kids' perilous adventure. They’ve revitalized this old gem for a new generation of young readers. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/hansel-and-gretel - Common Sense Media
- Hansel and Gretel may be a European tale, but this is an unapologetically American retelling. The house is made of cookies and gumdrops, the wicked stepmother makes "a jelly roll-up for her husband and a thick meat sandwich for herself". Dressed like Huckleberry Finn, Hansel dreams of a witch flying "with a bag of stolen kiddos" on her magic broom. - The Times (London)
- King makes good on his promise to "leave in all the good parts" while also teasing out other themes of hypocrisy and the lies people tell in the name of religion. "God will protect the little ones, I'm sure of it," the broom-maker's wicked wife says soothingly while squirrelling away joints of beef. "At the very worst, they will fill their bellies with manna from heaven." When "the kiddos" are reunited with their father, sunlight breaks unnaturally brightly across Sendak's orange sky. "And you know what comes next?" King says. "They lived happily ever after." Do you believe him? - The Times (London)
About the Author: Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His new novel, Never Flinch, came out in May 2025. His recent work includes You Like It Darker (a New York Times Book Review top ten horror book of 2024), Holly (a New York Times Notable Book of 2023), Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by the New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, and Firestarter are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. About the Illustrator: Maurice Sendak’s books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!,and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003 Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children’s literature established by the Swedish government.
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