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Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi
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Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books with Simon and Schuster for more than a decade. From his fanciful picture books like Jimmy Zangwow’s Out-of-this-World Moon Pie Adventure,... Read full bio

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Q. What was/is your favorite job?
A. I love making books for children. Big kids, little kids, old kids and new.
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My life in 8 words: "A dream come true. (Did it in four!)"
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A Hero for WondLa will be released on July 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Jun 15, 2013
Lucinda's Secret will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Field Guide will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Ironwood Tree is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Ironwood Tree will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Field Guide is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
Lucinda's Secret is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Spiderwick Chronicles, the Complete Series is now available in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Wrath of Mulgarath is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Wrath of Mulgarath will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Seeing Stone is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Seeing Stone will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Spiderwick Chronicles, the Complete Series will be released on May 07, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Ironwood Tree will be released on May 07, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
The Ironwood Tree is now available in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
Lucinda's Secret will be released on May 07, 2013 in eBook
May 07, 2013

Tony DiTerlizzi Revealed

Tony DiTerlizzi Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Never abandon imagination Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I'd love to be an astronaut. I bet you get a better understanding of our planet seeing it from a distance. Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. Arthur Rackham -- especially the insane demands and deadlines, but he was much mroe famous. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. In no order: "Golden Slumbers" by the Beatles, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, "One" by U2, and "World" by Five for Fighting Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. I obsess over things...especially my book projects. It can be very time consuming. Learn more about Tony DiTerlizzi

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The Gulf Today, June 6, 2013
...Authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reunited and celebrated the tenth anniversary of The Field Guide, the first book in their series, The Spiderwick Chronicles. The fantasy books are about three siblings...
Columbus Dispatch, June 1, 2013
...By: Becky Kover TIMEFORKIDS.COM Authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reunited in Providence, R.I., on May 15, for events celebrating Children’s Book Week and the 10th anniversary of The Field Guide, the first book...
STLtoday.com, May 28, 2013
...Mary Norton, Lloyd Alexander’s Chronicles of Prydian series with The Book of Three as a beginning, and The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi. Recent novel read-alikes The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There follows...
Appeal-Democrat.com, May 25, 2013
...Choices this week: "Henry and Mudge" (and other titles in the series) by Cynthia Rylant; "Spiderwick Chronicles" by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by Avi. Books to Buy The following books are available at...
PublishersWeekly.com, May 24, 2013
...Hook Elementary. The May 1718 event, called Turning the Page: New Stories for Newtown, was organized by author Tony DiTerlizzi in partnership with the Childrens Book Council, the Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown, and childrens librarian Alana...
Examiner.com, May 20, 2013
...time and time again. Honor books include such memorable titles as: The Spider and the Fly illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, written by Mary Howitt Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type illustrated by Betsy Lewin, written by Doreen Cronin Olivia by Ian...
Time For Kids, May 17, 2013
...Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi talk about the 10th anniversary of The Spiderwick Chronicles COURTESY BERNARDO FAMILY TFK Kid Reporter Bridget Bernardo poses with The Spiderwick Chronicles authors Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi and...
Columbus Dispatch, June 6, 2013
...Association's Student Scholarship Fund. Now for Kids 'Spiderwick' authors celebrate anniversary By Bridget Bernardo TIMEFORKIDS.COM Authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reunited in Providence, R.I., on May 15, for events celebrating...
The Gulf Today, June 6, 2013
...Authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reunited and celebrated the tenth anniversary of The Field Guide, the first book in their series, The Spiderwick Chronicles. The fantasy books are about three siblings...
Columbus Dispatch, June 1, 2013
...By: Becky Kover TIMEFORKIDS.COM Authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reunited in Providence, R.I., on May 15, for events celebrating Children’s Book Week and the 10th anniversary of The Field Guide, the first book...
STLtoday.com, May 28, 2013
...Mary Norton, Lloyd Alexander’s Chronicles of Prydian series with The Book of Three as a beginning, and The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi. Recent novel read-alikes The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There follows...
Appeal-Democrat.com, May 25, 2013
...Choices this week: "Henry and Mudge" (and other titles in the series) by Cynthia Rylant; "Spiderwick Chronicles" by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by Avi. Books to Buy The following books are available at...
PublishersWeekly.com, May 24, 2013
...Hook Elementary. The May 1718 event, called Turning the Page: New Stories for Newtown, was organized by author Tony DiTerlizzi in partnership with the Childrens Book Council, the Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown, and childrens librarian Alana...
World News Network, May 22, 2013
...the characters of the popular juvenile fiction book series, The Spiderwick Chronicles Volumes I-III, by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. Hamill is credited as the narrator in Ancient Voices, a 1999 series of documentaries on archaeology and ancient...