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| − | '''Maurice Sendak''' (June 10, 1928-May 8, 2012) was a [[Jewish]]<ref>[http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/appalachian-chronicles/2012/may/9/maurice-sendak-author-who-changed-childrens-litera/ Maurice Sendak: the author who changed children's literature]</ref> author from Brooklyn best known for writing children's books such as ''Where the Wild Things Are''. | + | '''Maurice Sendak''' (June 10, 1928-May 8, 2012) was a [[Jewish]]<ref>[http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/appalachian-chronicles/2012/may/9/maurice-sendak-author-who-changed-childrens-litera/ Appalachian Chronicles, May 9, 2012 ''Maurice Sendak: the author who changed children's literature'']</ref> author from Brooklyn best known for writing children's books such as ''Where the Wild Things Are''. |
Sendak died on May 8, 2012 from a massive stroke. | Sendak died on May 8, 2012 from a massive stroke. | ||
== Controversies == | == 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. | 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.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/10/arts/design/10sendak.html?pagewanted=all</ref> | + | 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.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/10/arts/design/10sendak.html?pagewanted=all New York Times, Sep 9, 2008, ''Concerns Beyond Just Where the Wild Things Are'']</ref> |
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[[Category:Authors]] | [[Category:Authors]] | ||
Revision as of 19:31, May 13, 2012
Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928-May 8, 2012) was a Jewish[1] author from Brooklyn best known for writing children's books such as 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.[2]