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Maurice Sendak discusses his ideas for books

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:43:03

Synopsis

After having received the Caldecott Medal for "Where the Wild Things Are," Maurice Sendak knew he had to do a different kind of book. Sendak recalled his trips to Brooklyn as a child and how going out to eat was a huge treat. From there, Sendak's book, "Night Kitchen," was born.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Copy-T2905.

Duration
43 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Childhood & Youth Myths, Stories, Storytelling

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Maurice Sendak discusses his ideas for books

Synopsis

After having received the Caldecott Medal for "Where the Wild Things Are," Maurice Sendak knew he had to do a different kind of book. Sendak recalled his trips to Brooklyn as a child and how going out to eat was a huge treat. From there, Sendak's book, "Night Kitchen," was born.

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Maurice Sendak discusses his ideas for books

Synopsis

After having received the Caldecott Medal for "Where the Wild Things Are," Maurice Sendak knew he had to do a different kind of book. Sendak recalled his trips to Brooklyn as a child and how going out to eat was a huge treat. From there, Sendak's book, "Night Kitchen," was born.

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