Website Wednesday: Maurice Sendak

Happy Birthday Maurice Sendak! The famous author and illustrator was born June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to a Polish-Jewish immigrant family. He has, over the years, created many children's classics. Where the Wild Things Are is probably the most famous of Sendak’s picture books. It won 1964 Caldecott Medal and is a favorite read-aloud for both children and parents. Here are a few websites for anyone interested in learning more about Maurice Sendak:

PBS American Masters: Maurice Sendak
Part of PBS's American Masters series, this site provides a biography of Sendak as well as a career timeline and interviews.

PBS Booklights
Susan Kusel, a Blogger from PBS's Booklights, takes a closer look at Where the Wild Things Are.

Kidsread.com
Another Sendak biography.

The Rosenbach Museum and Library Maurice Sendak Gallery
Hear Maurice Sendak read from his book Brundibar, and see highlights from the Sendak gallery.

And check out the trailer for the Where the Wild Things Are movie, out this October: