Robert Daniel San Souci (October 10, 1946 – December 19, 2014) was an American children's book author known for his retellings of folktales for children. He often worked with his brother, Daniel San Souci, a children's book illustrator. He presented at conferences, trade shows, and in schools in the United States.[1] According to Mary M. Burns in Horn Book, his adaptations are typified by "impeccable scholarship and a fluid storytelling style."[2]
His version of the Chinese legend of a young woman who takes her father's place in war, posing as a man to fight the Tartars and winning the battle, was the basis for the Disney film Mulan; he wrote the story for the film.[3] His produced primarily picture books, which were often retellings of folklore, but he also contributed original works to the horror and fantasy genres as well as creating non-fiction works aimed at children and adults.[4] He was a regular contributor to a number of magazines, including Cobblestone, Faces, Calliope, and Appleseeds.[5]
- ^ "Robert San Souci". June 4, 2002. Archived from the original on June 4, 2002. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "San Souci, Robert D. 1946- | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ Dar, Mahnaz. "Folklore Author Robert San Souci Dies at 68". School Library Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "San Souci, Robert D. 1946- | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Robert San Souci". June 4, 2002. Archived from the original on June 4, 2002. Retrieved December 20, 2022.