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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss, published in 1990, is a book about the journey of life. It acknowledges that life includes challenges and setbacks, like the "Waiting Place," but emphasizes the importance of making one's own choices and forging one's own path. It encourages readers to find success and happiness through self-reliance and determination, even when facing obstacles and uncertainty. The book celebrates potential and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

1986: You're Only Old Once! Hit Number One

In 1986, Dr. Seuss's You're Only Old Once! hit number one on the Nonfiction list, making him one of the few authors to have number one Hardcover Fiction and Nonfiction books.

You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children
You're Only Old Once!: A Book for Obsolete Children

January 22, 1990: Oh, the Places You'll Go! First Published

On January 22, 1990, Dr. Seuss's children's picture book, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, was first published by Random House. The book explores the journey of life, its challenges, and joys.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

1990: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number One

In 1990, following its release, Oh, the Places You'll Go! reached number one on The New York Times Best-Selling Fiction Hardcover list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

September 24, 1991: Death of Dr. Seuss

On September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss passed away at the age of 87. Oh, the Places You'll Go! was the last book published during his lifetime.

1997: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number One

In 1997, Oh, the Places You'll Go! reached number one on USA Today's Best Selling Book list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2007: Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children

Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed Oh, the Places You'll Go! as one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children".

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2015: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number Two

In 2015, Oh, the Places You'll Go! reached number two on USA Today's Best Selling Book list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2016: Kickstarter for Parodic Book

In 2016, a Kickstarter was launched for a parodic book entitled Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go!, a Star Trek parody of the original Dr. Seuss book.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2017: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number Two

In 2017, Oh, the Places You'll Go! reached number two on USA Today's Best Selling Book list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

May 2018: Court Rules in Favor of ComicMix

In May 2018, U.S District Court Judge Janis Sammartino ruled in favor of ComicMix on the issue of Dr. Seuss' trademark, stating that its book, Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go!, was a transformative work.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

March 2019: Court Rules in Favor of ComicMix on Copyright

In March 2019, Judge Sammartino again ruled in favor of ComicMix on the issue of copyright, finding that their book, Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go!, was protected under Fair Use.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

December 2020: Ninth Circuit Court Reverses Decision

In December 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the previous decision, stating that Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go! copied too much of the original book's style and composition and was not a parody.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

November 2021: Jon M. Chu Attached to Direct Film

In November 2021, Jon M. Chu was attached to direct the musical animated film adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go! from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2021: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number One Again

In 2021, Oh, the Places You'll Go! again reached number one on USA Today's Best Selling Book list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

2022: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reached Number One Again

In 2022, Oh, the Places You'll Go! reached number one again on USA Today's Best Selling Book list.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

June 2024: Jill Culton to Co-Direct Film

In June 2024, it was announced that Jill Culton would co-direct the film alongside Chu, with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul writing the songs, and Rob Lieber writing the script.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

January 2025: Release Date Announced

In January 2025, it was announced that the film adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go! would be released on March 17, 2028.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

July 15, 2025: Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Film Project

On July 15, 2025, it was announced that Ariana Grande and Josh Gad had joined the upcoming film project for Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

March 17, 2028: Film Release Date

On March 17, 2028, the musical animated film adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go! is scheduled to be released.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!