Geisel received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal from the professional children 's librarians in 1980, recognizing his "substantial and lasting contributions to children 's literature ''. At the time, it was awarded every five years. He won a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 citing his "contribution over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America 's children and their parents ''.
when did dr. seuss win the pulitzer prize
1984