Dr. Seuss (real name Theodor Seuss Geisel) – American writer and illustrator of the 20th century, creator of The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Born in Springfield, he studied at Dartmouth and started as a cartoonist. His rhyming, whimsical tales redefined children’s literature and became cultural touchstones.
🎩 Wrote The Cat in the Hat as a playful alternative to dull primers. 💚 The Grinch was inspired partly by his own grumpiness. 📚 Published over 60 books, selling hundreds of millions of copies. 🎬 His works have been adapted into films, animations, and musicals. 🖋 Loved inventing words that later entered popular culture. 🌍 His books are translated worldwide and adored across generations. ✨ His quirky drawing style remains instantly recognizable. 🏆 Received a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to literature. 💡 Said he wrote for “the child inside every adult.” 😄 Once joked: “I don’t like writing, but I love having written.”