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Quotes on Keats

Some of our favorite actors, artists and other notables happen to be lifelong fans of Keats. Just like us! Read their reflections on what his books have meant to each of them.

The Snowy Day

  • Simms Taback, children’s book author-illustrator: On Ezra’s creative process

  • Floyd Cooper, children’s book author-illustrator: On Ezra’s impact

  • Al Roker, co-host, NBC’s Today show: On recognizing Peter

  • John Hodgman, author, actor, humorist: On Keats’s artistry

  • Roscoe Orman, actor on “Sesame Street”: On the magic of Ezra’s vision

  • Dana Tyler, CBS 2 news anchor, reporter: On creating new experiences for kids

  • Whoopi Goldberg, comedian, actor, talk show host: On a family favorite

  • Ben Stiller, actor, writer, director: On snow days in New York

More Keats Favorites

  • Dr. Martin Pope, Professor Emeritus, New York University: On Louie

  • Nina Crews, children’s book author-illustrator: On Over in the Meadow

  • Dr. Rodney Bennett, President, University of Southern Mississippi: On Peter’s Chair

  • Tony Marx, President, New York Public Library: On Whistle for Willie

  • Linda E. Johnson, President, Brooklyn Public Library: On why Keats matters

  • Lee Bennett Hopkins, poet, author, anthologist: On Dreams

  • Pat Cummings, children’s book author-illustrator: On A Letter to Amy

  • Marisabina Russo, children’s book author-illustrator: On Jennie’s Hat

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