#111 - Shel Silverstein

About this episode

This episode discusses the life and legacy of Shel Silverstein, exploring his contributions as an author and musician.

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! Welcome back! After a summer hiatus due to my crazy schedule, we are back! On today's show, we will be talking about Shel Silverstein, the beloved author, songwriter, playwright, and frequent visitor to the Playboy Mansion (I'm not kidding!). You will learn how Silverstein persevered through a tough childhood and became a revered children's author and musician. We will also talk about his notable works and his legacy foll...

People in this episode

Host: Amy Lewis

Topics covered

• Shel Silverstein
• children's literature
• music
• legacy
• biography

Keywords

• Shel Silverstein
• children's author
• songwriter
• Playboy Mansion
• biography
• literature
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Playboy Mansion

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