Difference between revisions of "Maurice Sendak"
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(It's not "gossip" that he's a homosexual. I referenced it now and find it to be an important piece of information about him.) |
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| − | '''Maurice Sendak''' is a childrens book author. He is best known for his book ''Where the Wild Things are''. | + | '''Maurice Sendak''' (June 10, 1928-May 8, 2012) is a childrens book author. He is best known for his book ''Where the Wild Things are''. |
| + | Sendak died on May 8, 2012 from a massive stroke. | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
Revision as of 17:19, May 11, 2012
Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928-May 8, 2012) is a childrens book author. He is best known for his book Where the Wild Things are. Sendak died on May 8, 2012 from a massive stroke.
Controversies
Sendaks book In the Night Kitchen is widely banned since it shows a naked boy prancing around. The book was first published in 1970. In 2008 Sendak confessed to being a homosexual. He hid this fact for fear that it would hurt his career as a children's books author.[1]