Which children's author wrote the book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!'?

Published in 1990, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' was the last book Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904-1991) published during his lifetime. The 56-page children's book focuses on the journey of life, its challenges, and its joys.

Dr. Seuss is remembered for his stories set in fantastical universes. 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' is one of his most popular and best-selling books. As of 2021, it has sold over 12.5 million copies. Although it was written for children, it has become a popular gift for school and college graduates.

The inspiration for the book came about while Seuss was attending Dartmouth University. Seuss and his classmates often greeted each other with phrases such as “Oh, the places you’ll go!” to which the recipient would reply, “The people you’ll meet!”

In the book, the narrator tells the story of the main character's decision to leave town. They travel through several strange landscapes and places before reaching somewhere called 'The Waiting Place', where people are always waiting for something to happen.