The Real Reason Dr. Seuss Wrote Under That Iconic Name By Jared T. Miller Theodor Geisel, the legendary children’s author better known as Dr. Seuss, didn’t always go by his famous pen name (and his actual middle name), and there’s no better day to talk about it than on his birthday. Read More Tags: original video dr. seuss theodore geisel children's books dartmouth More Mar. 2, 2017 Watch Now The Real Reason Dr. Seuss Wrote Under That Iconic Name