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Maurice Sendak

Known For: Writing

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Status: Deceased at 83 years old (death on 08/05/2012)

Date of Birth: 10/06/1928

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York United States

Biography

Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) 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.

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