Maurice Sendak, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Maurice Sendak

American illustrator and writer of children's books

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1928

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-May-2012

Profession: screenwriter, writer, artist, graphic designer, illustrator, painter, cartoonist, children's writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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Maurice Bernard Sendak (; June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books.
He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963.
Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust.
Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.