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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 38 MIN

Becoming Dr. Seuss: The Making of an American Imagination

from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts

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. Brian Jay Jones, author of Becoming Dr. Seuss, is here with the full story of the man behind the pen name. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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