Shel Silverstein


Shel Silverstein
Biography: Shel Silverstein by Gabriella Martin Shel Silverstein was born September 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Raised in a working class neighborhood, Shel spent much of his childhood doing what most children do: avoiding chores so that he could play baseball with his friends. He dreamed of ... More> Poetry analysis: The Little Boy and the Old Man, by Shel Silverstein by Muse Children's author Sheldon Allan Silverstein, alias Shel Silverstein, was born in Chicago on September 25, 1932. He was a man of many talents. He was a poet, story writer, playwright, illustrator, screen writer and song writer. He was well known for ... More>
	Poetry analysis: Messy Room, by Shel Silverstein by Paul Schingle As befitting a Shel Silverstein poem, "Messy Room" provides humor and light-hearted fare, while describing, what many would consider, a typical college dorm room. While using many stereotypical images, the poet bestows on his reader a lit... More> Book reviews: Where The Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein by Alysa Dudley This delightful poetry book was written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein in 1974 (published by Evil Eye Music, Inc.) Shel Silverstein (1932-1999) was a poet, playwright, illustrator, screenwriter, and songwriter. One of the songs Silverstein wrot... More>
Book reviews: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein by Crystal Cook In 1964 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein was published. In 1974 my mother gave me the gift if it. The Giving Tree became my saving grace and my constant companion. The pages brought me hope; they taught me and in many ways helped mold me into the... More> Book reviews: A Light In The Attic, by Shel Silverstein by Alysa Dudley A Light in the Attic is a wonderfully illustrated book of poems by Shel Silverstein. This book will keep you laughing from cover to cover. Shel Silverstein (1932-1999) was a poet, playwright, illustrator, screenwriter, and songwriter.One of his ente... More>
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