Dr. Suess

Dr. Seuss was born

Mar 2, 1904

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Graduated College

Mar 27, 1925

Theodor Seuss Geisel graduated from Dartmouth College.

First Job

Apr 29, 1927

He began working in 1927 as a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. He then began creating popular children's books.

Published first book

Oct 26, 1937

His first Dr. Seuss book was "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" published in 1937. He soon was the best-selling children's author in the world.

Animated Cartoon Award

Nov 26, 1951

Suess wins an Animated Cartoon Academy Award.

president for beginner books

May 31, 1958

Seuss becomes president of Beginner Books.

Last book published

Oct 26, 1990

The last book that he made completely by himself, illustrations and everything, was "Oh, The Places You'll Go"!

Death

Sep 24, 1991

At the time of his death, Ted had written and illustrated 44 children's books. Dr. Seuss died on September 24 at the age of eighty-seven 1904 -1991