Worth noting: Other than “Draw a Skinny Elephant,” a clever, honorable mention-worthy coloring book, “Falling Up” is the last Silverstein book published in his lifetime.

As referenced in American Songwriter’s previous Shel Silverstein story, here, Silverstein has had a major impact on the world of country music, from working with artists like Waylon Jennings ...

Three of Shel Silverstein's best-loved books-Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic and Falling Up-come together in paper-over-board versions with slightly smaller trim sizes (roughly 6"" 8 ...

Silverstein, who died in 1999, is best known for his children’s books “The Giving Tree,” “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” and “Falling Up.” He won two Grammys and was nominated for both a ...

Readers pay tribute to Hunter S. Thompson, snatch up Shel Silverstein's posthumous children's book, and ponder the post-9/11 world with Ian McEwan. All on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's ...

Johnny Cash and Shel Silverstein ran in the same circles. Here's something about Cash that used to frustrate Silverstein.

Tallulah Willis Talks First Solo Art Exhibition, Shel Silverstein Inspiration "One of my earliest and clearest memories is asking to have 'Falling Up' read to me before bed," said the artist ...

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 ...

Silverstein himself grew up at 2853 W. Palmer St. – having moved there with his family as a boy. Fourth-graders at Darwin recited some of Silverstein's most memorable poems at the event Friday.

Playboy magazine was where many first encountered the work of Shel Silverstein, a columnist and cartoonist for the publication for 40 years. But the poet, author, illustrator, and singer ...