Oh The Places You'll Go

Nearly everyone is familiar with the classic children’s books The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham. Reading Dr. Seuss was and still is a rite of passage for many young children. Although these books are practically a staple among young readers it might surprise you to know that Dr. Seuss's first book To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street was rejected 27 times before finally being published by Vanguard Press. This kind of rejection might have discouraged a person from ever accomplishing their dream, but not Dr. Seuss. At the time of his death on September 24th, 1991, Theodor Seuss Giesel, had written and illustrated 44 children’s books, he had his books translated into more than 15 languages and over 200 million copies found their way into homes and hearts around the world. His work provided a source for television specials, Broadway musicals and major motion pictures. He also received two Academy Awards, two Emmys, a Peabody and a Pulitzer Prize. All of his amazing awards aside, most importantly, he brought joy and a love of reading to millions of children around the world all because he didn’t let a little thing like being rejected – 27 times – stop him from achieving his goal. The point is, keep at it! If you believe in yourself and you believe in your dream, no one can stop you from realizing what you set out to accomplish.

"OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!

THERE IS FUN TO BE DONE! THERE ARE

POINTS TO BE SCORED. THERE ARE GAMES TO BE WON."

From: Oh, The Places You'll Go!