Quick Facts About Shel Silverstein
- Born
- September 25, 1930
- Died
- May 10, 1999
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Poet
- Notable works
- Where the Sidewalk Ends: the poems & drawings of Shel Silverstein.
- Known for
- The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Don't Bump the Glump!, Falling Up, Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back
About Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended college before being drafted into the United States Army. During his rise to prominence in the 1950s, his illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, including the adult-oriented Playboy. He also wrote a satirical, adult-oriented alphabet book, Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book.
