Birthdayographies
Welcome to Birthdayographies, where we celebrate picture book biographies one birthday at a time. Currently, almost 700 books are included and new titles are added regularly. Search for a picture book biography about a particular subject, or find out who shares a birthday with you.
(Unfortunately, during the recent platform switch, not all book covers imported.)
**Please note that I have a backlog of new titles to be added. If you’ve sent me your book’s information, please be patient. I might be seeking an intern to help me catch up.
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January 16: LIGHT SHINING THROUGH THE MIST: A PHOTOBIOGRAPHY OF DIAN FOSSEY
Dian Fossey, ethologist
Jan. 16, 1932-Dec. 26, 1985
Light Shining Through the Mist: A Photobiography of Dian Fossey by Tom L. Matthews (National Geographic Children’s Books, 1998)
The
Fossey name is synonymous with gorillas. Fossey studied them in their
native habitat in the mountains of Rwanda and in the Congo. Photos add
to this fascinating introduction of Fossey and her work.
Learn more about Fossey’s work, mountain gorillas, conservation and research at The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International site.