Celebrating Shel Silverstein’s A Boy Named Sue
If you know Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “The Giving Tree,” you might be surprised he also wrote Johnny Cash’s 1969 hit “A Boy Named Sue,” recorded live at San Quentin.
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Zilot & Other Important Rhymes by Bob Odenkirk and Erin Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk, the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning writer, comedian, and actor, along with his talented daughter Erin Odenkirk, a gifted illustrator, come together to offer a delightful collection of whimsical poetry suitable for readers of all ages.
U.S. Postal Service unveils Shel Silverstein “The Giving Tree”stamp for 2022
The extraordinarily versatile Shel Silverstein (1930–1999) was one of the 20th century’s most imaginative authors and illustrators. His picture book “The Giving Tree” and his quirky poetry collections are beloved by children everywhere. The stamp art features a version of the illustration of a boy catching an apple that appears on the cover of “The Giving Tree.” Published in 1964, the best-selling tale of selflessness is considered a children’s literature classic. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.