Maurice Sendak Quotes


It is a blessing to get old. It is a blessing to find the time to do the things, to read the books, to listen to the music. I have nothing now but praise for my life.


Citations

Sendak, Maurice. Interview with Terry Gross. Fresh Air, NPR, 20 Sept. 2011.

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Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak
  • Born: June 10, 1928
  • Died: May 8, 2012
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Artist, Illustrator, Writer

Maurice Bernard Sendak was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.