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Dav Pilkey
b. 1966·American
Dav Pilkey is an American author and illustrator born on March 4, 1966, best known for creating the wildly popular children's book series Captain Underpants and Dog Man. His humor-driven comics and stories have made him one of the best-selling children's authors in the world, with his works frequently topping reading charts for young readers. Pilkey has spoken openly about his own experiences with ADHD and dyslexia, and his books are widely credited with inspiring reluctant readers.