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Meaning
Sendak is saying that fantasy helps children work through intense feelings in a healthy way. He presents imaginative stories as a way for children to manage frightening or unruly emotions and experiences.
When It Was Said
1964
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Acceptance speech upon being awarded the Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, published in Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1956-65, edited by Lee Kingman.
Source
Acceptance speech upon being awarded the Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are (1964), published in Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1956-65, edited by Lee Kingman (1965)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
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Did You Know?
This quote is cited from an acceptance speech upon being awarded the Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are.
About Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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