Alan has written 50+ highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs. Alan is the co-author with the Today show’s Dylan Dreyer of Misty the Cloud (a New York Times bestseller) and its sequel, Friends Through Rain or Shine. Alan’s other titles include Got Your Nose! and Really Stupid Stories for Really Smart Kids.

Alan is a six-time Emmy-nominated writer for series including The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Pinkalicious and Peterrific, various Nickelodeon shows and network specials. He has also created theme park shows, trading card sets, TV commercials and hundreds of other special projects for kids and their parents. www.alankatzbooks.com

Awards
Utah Children’s Poetry Book Award Winner
North Carolina Children’s Book Award Winner
Colorado Children’s Picture Book of the Year Winner

3 Fun Facts

1. Alan’s favorite food is cantaloupe
2. Alan used to host a game show on XM Kids Place Live
3. Most nights, Alan sleeps in a bright orange t-shirt