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John Steinbeck Gets Google Doodle For His Birthday

steinbeck doodle

Google has created a Doodle to celebrate John Steinbeck’s 112th birthday. Throughout his writing career, Steinbeck penned many beloved works including East of EdenOf Mice & Men, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning title, The Grapes of Wrath.

In the past, Google has crafted doodles to honor many writers and illustrators including Mr. Men andLittle Miss series creator Roger HargreavesWhere the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak, and Pride & Prejudice author Jane AustenHere’s a video from Google headquarters spotlighting the artists behind the doodles.

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