Shel Silverstein was a children's author and illustrator.  His books are still relevant to children today.  Shel Silverstein also gained his popularity in other fields.

Childhood And Early Life

Shel Silverstein was born on September 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.    

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Education

Shel Silverstein attended Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1948.  HIs love for drawing started at the age of 12.  Shel Silverstein continued drawing and studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.  Later Shel Silverstein started to attend Roosevelt University, but Shel Silverstein dropped out because of bad grades.

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