The Life of Dr. Seuss

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Ted's high school English teacher, Mr. Smith, encouraged him to write stories and articles for the school's newspaper.

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The high school newspaper was called the Central Recorder.

When Ted was in high school, his family lost its business. Ted's father got a new job as the Parks Commissioner. Now he was in charge of the zoo.

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Ted's high school art teacher did not think Ted was a good artist. Ted said that his art teacher wanted him to draw the world as it was. Ted wanted to draw the world as he saw it. What do you think Ted's art teacher said when Ted became famous?

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