Dav Pilkey

Dav Pilkey is an American cartoonist, author, and illustrator known for his popular children's books, including Captain Underpants and Dog Man.

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Profession :

Children's Book Writer

Birthday :

March 4, 1966

Star Sign :

Pisces

Age :

59

Birthplace :

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Dav Pilkey, an American author and illustrator, is renowned for his children’s book series “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man”. His books, celebrated for their humorous and irreverent style, have captivated both children and adults. Besides these series, Pilkey has created several other children’s books, such as “Dragon’s Fat Cat”, “Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot”, and “The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby”. He has received multiple awards for his work, including being named the 2019 PW Person of the Year. In 2021, three of his books were among the top 25 bestselling print books. As someone who has experienced dyslexia and ADHD, Pilkey is also an advocate for children with learning disabilities.