When Shel Silverstein wrote the poem "Years From Now," he seemed to know that one day he'd be gone but that his playful words and images would still be making children happy. "I cannot see your face," ...

We grew up reading the delightful writings of Shel Silverstein in works like “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and we still cry at the end of “The Giving Tree,” so we’re overjoyed to learn that a new book of ...

The “Evil Eye,” which the famed author and illustrator lived on in the late 60s and early 70s, is listed for $783,000. (JTA) — Famed Jewish writer Shel Silverstein is best known for iconic children’s ...

“Storytime from the Tower” is a Northwest Passage’s video series featuring notable folks from across our region reading books for the young kids in our community who are no longer going to school due ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A new collection of never-before-seen poems and drawings by Shel ...

If you're anything like me, you may lump talking about mental health in the same category as filing taxes: necessary for survival, but not something you want to dive into multiple times a year. Left ...

Shel Silverstein was best known for children’s classics like “The Giving Tree” and his books of poetry, including “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” “Falling Up” and “A Light in the Attic.” Though most of his ...

When asked many years ago what he most wanted out of life, Shel Silverstein answered, “Everything.” It was a characteristic answer from this elusive, legendary artist who was born in Chicago on ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Renowned children's author and Chicago native Shel Silverstein has been honored with a new "forever" postage stamp. The stamp was dedicated at Charles R. Darwin Elementary, at 3116 W.

Brad Kraft will perform "Dirty Feet," his tribute to the songs of Shel Silverstein, on Aug. 10. Artist and musician Brad Kraft said he first encountered the work of Shel Silverstein the way many of us ...

(JTA) — Famed Jewish writer Shel Silverstein is best known for iconic children’s books such as “The Giving Tree” and poetry collections like “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” Less-known about the famous ...