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Saturday, July 28, 2018

On This Day, July 28th - Beatrix Potter

Birthdate of Beatrix Potter

Beloved children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter was born on this day in 1866 (d. Dec. 22, 1943)


Potter wrote 30 books, 23 of which were children's books.

She is best known for THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, which Potter had printed herself in 1901 after being rejected by several pubishers. In 1902 it was published by Frederick Warne & Co. and has since sold over 45 million copies making it on of the best selling books of all time!

Beatrix Potter's early rejections - followed by great success, was a scenario replayed in modern times by none other than J.K. Rowling.

Happy Reading,
Christine 

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