Shel Silverstein
Poet
20th century
American poet, author, cartoonist, and songwriter best known for his children's poetry collections A Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewalk Ends, as well as writing for both children and adults.
Connection to Taylor Swift
Uncle Jerry cites Silverstein's What Ifs as a key example of the 'what if' poem tradition that the 1 belongs to, and describes Silverstein as an icon who gives something to readers of every age.
Notable Works
- A Light in the Attic, Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, What Ifs