Theodor Geisel Quotes
Children's Book Author and Illustrator
Theodor Geisel was children's book author and illustrator from the United States
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”— Theodor Geisel
From 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' (1990), his final book, published by Random House. Written at age 86, one year before his death.
The Story of Theodor
Six Hundred Million
Dr. Seuss died September 24, 1991. His final book, 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!,' had come out the year before. Over 600 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide. He won a Pulitzer, two Academy Awards, three Emmys, and a Peabody. March 2, his birthday, became National Read Across America Day. He once said he never wrote for children. He wrote for people.
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