March is the signal spring is about to begin. March is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. He was the ancestor of the Roman people through his sons Remus and Romulus. The earliest Roman calendar has it written Martius. It marked the season of festivals and warfare. In the Saxon culture, it was named Lentmonat, marking the lengthening of the days. Whatever the history, there are many things to look forward to in March like St. Patrick’s Day, spring equinox, and Daylight Savings. Here at Discover Books, we would like to pay tribute to the talented authors and illustrators who are lucky enough to have their birthdays in March.
Emily Dickinson paid tribute to the month in her famous poem “Dear March-Come In” which is in the public domain.
Without further ado, the list of authors and illustrators with March birthdays:
- March 2nd:
- Theodor Seuss Geisel
- Sholem Aleichem
- John Jay Chapman
- Tom Wolfe
- John Irving
- Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
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Happy Birthday to all those authors and illustrators who illuminate the world with their talents. Help their stories live on by purchasing books at Discoverbooks.com.
