William Pène du Bois was an American writer and illustrator, born on May 9, 1916, and known for his contributions to children's literature. His most famous work, The Twenty-One Balloons, earned him the Newbery Medal in 1948. In addition to writing, he was recognized as a talented illustrator, receiving two Caldecott Honor awards for his illustrated books. Pène du Bois also served as the art editor for The Paris Review from 1953 to 1960, collaborating with the magazine's founder, George Plimpton. He passed away on February 5, 1993.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Nutley
Place of Death: Nice
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Morristown-Beard School
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | children's writer | painter | writer
Employers: The Paris Review
Awards Received: Newbery Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Taurus 42 | 19 Taurus 33 | 2 Virgo 7 |
| Moon | 11 Leo 18 | 10 Gemini 25 | 28 Cancer 52 |
| Mercury | 9 Gemini 58 | 23 Aries 22 | 25 Virgo 9 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 15 | 12 Taurus 36 | 17 Cancer 37 |
| Mars | 21 Leo 40 | 6 Aries 58 | 20 Libra 48 |
| Jupiter | 20 Aries 19 | 26 Taurus 9 | 5 Taurus 7 |
| Saturn | 13 Cancer 14 | 17 Pisces 17 | 26 Cancer 14 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 33 | 22 Taurus 55 | 17 Aquarius 5 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 6 | 29 Pisces 10 | 3 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 47 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 4 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 52 | 14 Aries 0 | 27 Capricorn 9 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 52 | 14 Libra 0 | 27 Cancer 9 |
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