Meet Dav Pilkey!

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Meet bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Inspired by one of the themes in the Dog Man series – that ordinary people can do extraordinarily good deeds – the event shined a spotlight on everyday heroes who make a positive impact in their own communities. Join the library for a very special start to Dav Pilkey’s U.S. tour at the world’s largest library! Dav says, “In this new book “Dog Man: Big Jim Begins,” Big Jim begins to discover that what we focus on is often more important than what happens to us. Books bring people together and reading helps kids develop empathy and compassion. I’m excited to meet readers in person, sign their books, and I look forward to celebrating everyday heroes within each community who make this world a better place.” When Dav Pilkey was in second grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and what is now widely known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of his learning and behavioral issues in school, he was often sent out in the hallway. It was in his elementary school hallway where he created comic books about superheroes that eventually became “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man.” Dav Pilkey has created over 70 books for children and was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his picture book “The Paperboy.”

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Library of Congress

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English

Country

United States

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