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Shel Silverstein's experiences growing up during the Great Depression and serving in the military during the Korean War influenced his work. He was also involved in the music industry, which inspired his unique style of writing and illustrating. Additionally, personal tragedies and losses in his life played a role in shaping his perspective on humor and melancholy in his writing.

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No, he had a sister named Peggy Meyers.


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Jennifer Lasker White, author of Coolhead Luke and Other Stories and On the Edge with Coolhead Luke was influenced by Shel Silverstein's words and her illustrator, Colin White, was influenced by his line drawings. Their books are reminiscent of old Shel himself.


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Shel Silverstein was influenced by his love for creativity, humor, and originality which led him to start writing books. He was also inspired by his work in various artistic fields like songwriting and cartooning, which helped shape his unique writing style.


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Jennifer Lasker White, author of Coolhead Luke and Other Stories and On the Edge with Coolhead Luke was influenced by Shel Silverstein's words and her illustrator, Colin White, was influenced by his line drawings. Their books are the next best thing to Shel himself!


Silverstein named after?

The band?They are named after Shel Silverstein..Find out more about it on: www.silversteinmusic.com/And remember, It's pronounced Silver-steen (:


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Shel Silverstein was too young to participate in World War 2, but he did serve in the military later during the Korean War. His experiences in the military influenced some of his work, such as his book "The Giving Tree."


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His father was from Russia or Poland but Shel was born in America


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One example of a poem by Shel Silverstein that contains alliteration is "Sick". In this poem, the repetition of the "s" sound in phrases like "silver sevens" and "soggy cereal" creates a playful and melodic effect.


How do you pronounce Shel?

Shel is pronounced like "shell."