Matt Phelan is an award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels for young readers. Recent books include The Sheep, The Rooster, and The Duck, Leave It to Plum!, Knights VS Dinosaurs and its sequels, and the picture books Sweater Weather and Turtle Walk. He is also the illustrator of picture books by authors such as Linda Sue Park, Jeanne Birdsall, and Jane Yolen. Matt’s latest book is Big Changes for Plum, fifth book in the Plum series. www.mattphelan.com

Awards

Scott O’Dell Award, Carolyn Field Award, Jefferson Cup, five-time Eisner Award nominee

3 Fun Facts

1. Snoopy was my favorite thing to draw when I was a kid.
2. I play ukulele and other instruments with enthusiasm.
3. I have a dog, a cat, and a chicken. Also, a family of bunnies live under my studio.