Sheldon Allan Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, songwriter, and playwright. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into the United States Army. Though perhaps best known for his children's books, Silverstein did not limit his audience to children. During his rise to prominence in the 1950s, his illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, notably the adult-oriented Playboy.
Shel Silverstein has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?, The Giving Tree, Ned Kelly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
