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What award did Sendak receive for his overall contribution to children's literature?

  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal

  • Pulitzer Prize

  • Nobel Prize

  • Man Booker Prize

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Maurice Sendak received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his overall contribution to children's literature in 1983. He was recognized for his unique and innovative approach to children's books, which often featured dark and fantastical themes. Sendak's books have been praised for their imagination, humor, and emotional depth, and they have been enjoyed by children and adults alike for generations.
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