Just a year after captivating young readers with 'Where the Sidewalk Ends,' Silverstein talked about how he never imagined he'd be writing for kids ...

Though he’s almost universally known for his children’s books — the lineup of which included one of the best children’s books of all time — Shel Silverstein was, in the truest sense of the term, a ...

The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends (Columbia) It’s disconcerting to associate the literary icon of your youth with songs and poems about getting stoned and doing naughty ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

Silverstein was convinced to give children's books a try by a friend, which led to another remarkable career chapter for the creative Silverstein died in 1999 at age 67 Shel Silverstein's career took ...