Hatter (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) door of his shop wearing a top hat. Sir John Tenniel is reported to have come to Oxford especially to sketch him for his illustrations. There is no evidence for this claim, however, in either Carroll's letters or diaries. In the chapter "A Mad Tea Party", the Hatter asks a much-noted riddle "why is a raven like a writing desk?" When Alice gives up trying to figure out why, the Hatter admits "I haven't the slightest idea!". Carroll originally intended the riddle to be without an answer, but after many requests from readers, he and others—including puzzle expert Sam Loyd—suggested
A Desk for Billie Annual American Film Assembly. A Desk for Billie A Desk for Billie is an educational American film released by the National Education Association in 1956. It is based on the story of Billie Davis, who grew up in a migrant family, and how she found educational opportunities. Davis' story first came to public light when her story "I Was a Hobo Kid" appeared in the "Saturday Evening Post" in December 1952. It was directed by Irving Rusinow, whose other fims included "Skippy and the Three R's" and "Freedom to Learn". The film won a Golden Reel Award in the Education