Shel+Silverstein

Shel Silverstein was born September 25th, 1930 and died on May 10th, 1993. He was a writer, poet, cartoonist, screenwriter and musician. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois but failed out. He then enrolled in Roosevelt University. He has written and illustrated many children's books. He also has written and performed on my of his friends records. He also won a Grammy for "A Boy Named Sue."

Most famous works include: -Where the Sidewalk Ends -The Giving Tree -Lafcadio: The Lion That Shot Back -Falling Up