![]() Geisel was writing and illustrating “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” in the final years of his life, as he battled cancer. Seuss knew it would be the last book he published Here are a few facts about “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” and its legacy.ĭr. ![]() Seuss books are, but its messages have resonated through a quarter-century because adults love it too, said Philip Nel, director of the program in children’s literature at Kansas State University.Ĭhildren’s books “possess an enormous amount of wisdom for the adults mature enough to recognize it,” he said. Since then, millions of high school and college grads have heard the same zealous affirmation, a not-so-gentle reminder to live up to their potential – “KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!” – mixed with warnings about loneliness and uncertainty. Seuss, debuted 25 years ago on January 22, 1990. ![]() Today is its day! “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. ![]()
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