READING “Every Thing On It”: Poems And Drawings ByShelSilverstein (NAPSA)—From beloved author andillustrator Shel Silverstein comes “Every Thing On It.” Drawn from archived material that spans many yearsof ShelSil- verstein’s prolific work, “Every Thing On It” is the first poetry collection in the tradition of his acclaimed and best-selling titles “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” “A Light in the Attic” and “Falling Up”to be published since Silverstein’s passing in 1999. The poems and illustrations that compose this collection have been carefully curated by the Silverstein estate and its editorial team at HarperCollins Children’s Books. With 145 never-before-seen poems and drawings completed by the cherished American artist, this collection will follow in the tradition and format of his acclaimed poetry classics. When the book wasfirst announced in March 2010, Susan Katz, president and publisher of HarperCollins Children’s Books, said, “It is an honor to carry on the legacy of Shel Silverstein with this new collection of poems andillustrations. His work continues to inspire readers of all ages, and this book will delight and astound just as his previouscollections have.” Generations have grown up with the worksof Shel Silverstein, known not only as a poet and illustrator, but also for his work as a cartoonist, playwright, performer, recording artist and Grammy Award-winning songwriter. He has encouraged children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible with his extraordinary poetry and unforgettable characters. Now longtime fans will have a chance to discover even more riches and new readers will delight in the timeless magic of his works. poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein Silverstein’s children’s books have sold more than 25 million hardcovercopies in the U.S. alone and have been translated into over 30 languages. This momentous publishing event is sure to join best sellers “Falling Up,” “A Light in the Attic” and “Where the Sidewalk Ends” as a classic and essential book to be treasured by generations to come. About The Author Shel Silverstein is the author of “Dont Bump the Glump”; “Runny Babbit”; “Where the Sidewalk Ends”; “Falling Up”; “A Light in the Attic”; “Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back”; “The Giving Tree”; “The Missing Piece”; “The Missing Piece Meets the Big O” and many other classic books of prose and poetry. He was a cartoonist, play- wright, poet, performer, recording artist and a Grammy-winning / Oscar-nominated songwriter. Shel Silverstein’s children’s books have sold more than 25 million hardcover copies in the U.S. alone and have been translated into over 30 languages. You can learn more about Shel and his books by visiting www.shelsilverstein.com.
