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Children’s book illustrator and author. Most notably: Where the Wild Things Are.

 

Recent stories by and about Maurice Sendak

A story about Maurice Sendak

I met Maurice when he came to speak at my university (Wittenberg) in Ohio in 1993-4 (somewhere in there). I found Maurice to be delightful and his speech as well as the time he spent afterwards was magical. He has had an amazing life and is quite an inspiration.

Why I want to meet Maurice Sendak

simply because of ‘where the wild things are’.

Why I like Maurice Sendak

He’s a dear friend… and a fascinating man.

Why I want to meet Maurice Sendak

I just heard him interviewed by Terri Gross and he is just fascinating. Has an amazing philosophy.


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