Becoming Dr. Seuss: The Making of an American Imagination (born 1904)

On this episode of Our American Stories, from Green Eggs and Ham to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, we’re all familiar with the work of Dr. Seuss. But the story of how he actually became the author we know and love is far from short and simple. Brain Jay Jones, author of “Becoming Dr. Seuss,” is here with the full story of the man behind this pen name. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.