Dan Richards is a graduate of the University of Washington Writing for Children program and best known for his humorous picture books and middle grade novels. His books have been named Junior Library Guild Selections, Amazon Best of the Month Books, Indie Next Selections, and Washington Children’s Choice Awards Finalists, among other honors.
His most recent picture book NUBBY was chosen for the 2024-2025 Dolly Parton Imagination Library and is being enjoyed in over a million homes worldwide. Dan lives in Bothell, WA with his wife and mischievous doodle Arthur.
The Problem With Not Being Scared of Monsters
The Problem With Not Being Scared of Kids
Can One Balloon Make An Elephant Fly?
Penny and Penelope
Once Upton A Goat
Nubby
Stu Truly
Stu Truly First Kiss