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Tony DiTerlizzi
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Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi is co-creator of the international bestselling series, The Spiderwick Chronicles. He has illustrated numerous picture books for children, including Ted, G is for 1 Gzonk and the critically acclaimed The Spider and the Fly, which won... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What was/is your favorite job?
A. I love making books for children. Big kids, little kids, old kids and new.
Learn more about Tony DiTerlizzi
My life in 8 words: "A dream come true. (Did it in four!)"
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    3. The Search for WondLa: Mini Trailer
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    5. Get a sneak peak at the besteller THE WYRM KING
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A Hero for WondLa will be released on May 24, 2012 in eBook
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The Spider and the Fly will be released on August 30, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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A Hero for WondLa will be released on May 24, 2012 in Hardcover
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News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
News:
The Spider and the Fly has won an award
Dec 20, 2011
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
Dec 18, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Seeing Stone
Dec 17, 2011
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Chapter 1 from The Seeing Stone
Dec 17, 2011
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Chapter 2 from The Ironwood Tree
Dec 17, 2011

Tony DiTerlizzi Revealed

Tony DiTerlizzi Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Never abandon imagination Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. I've been taking macro-photographs of insects for the last few years. I really enjoy examining nature at close range. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. I obsess over things...especially my book projects. It can be very time consuming. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Kermit the frog. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Peter Pan. Learn more about Tony DiTerlizzi

Authors on the Web

WebProNews, May 18, 2012
...winner Jordin Sparks, children’s book artist Mo Willems, bestselling co-authors of the Spiderwick Chronicles, Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, Crayola Digital Design Creative Director Brian Nemeckay and Jack Martin, Assistant Director for Public...
Houston Chronicle, May 13, 2012
...and sign “Indomitable Will,” 7 p.m. Monday, Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701 or brazosbookstore.com. TUESDAY (5/15)Tony DiTerlizzi: The author will sign and discuss his new book, “A Hero for WondLa,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Murder By The...
Hollywood Reporter, May 10, 2012
...going to be no more new editions of his work on my bookshelf. Theres more sorrow in that. Tony Diterlizzi, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles and the Spider and the Fly, also praised Sendak. They became friendly when he wrote a news article about...
Wired News, May 10, 2012
...Tony DiTerlizzi’s new book, A Hero for WondLa, was just released this week and he’s currently on his book tour. It’s a sequel to The Search for WondLa...
Examiner.com, May 9, 2012
...Tony DiTerlizza is a name well-known in the world of children's literature for imaginative storytelling and illustrations.� "The Spider� and the Fly," which was illustrated by DiTerlizzi was named a Caldecott Honor book in� 2003 and he is the...
Los Angeles Times, May 8, 2012
...Fantasy author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi. (Angela DiTerlizzi) Author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi’s latest, “A Hero for WondLa,” hits shelves today with plenty of fanfare — a glowing review from Wired, a CNN appearance...
CBS Los Angeles, May 8, 2012
...STUDIO CITY (CBS) — Author Tony DiTerlizzi stopped by the KCAL9 studios Monday to talk about his new kids? book ?Wondla.? The book is part of a trilogy and a movie is already in the...
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 17, 2012
...News | This Week WALLA WALLA -- Community members are invited to meet authors Andrea Davis Pinkney and Tony DiTerlizzi at Edison Elementary School on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. The popular children's books authors are in town as part of the annual Walla Walla...
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 16, 2012
...News | This Week WALLA WALLA -- Community members are invited to meet authors Andrea Davis Pinkney and Tony DiTerlizzi at Edison Elementary School on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. The popular children's books authors are in town as part of the annual Walla Walla...
Courier Tribune, April 14, 2012
...Mr. Henshaw” by Beverly Cleary; “The Dollhouse Murders” by Betty Ren Wright; and “Kenny & The Dragon” by Tony DiTerlizzi. Participating schools include Archdale, Farmer, Franklinville, Grays Chapel, Hopewell, Level Cross, New Market, Ramseur,...
Alameda Patch, April 8, 2012
...Location: Books Inc. 1344 Park St, Alameda, CA When: May 10, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Tony DiTerlizzi is the author of the New York Times bestselling series The Search for WondLa . He is also the co-creator and illustrator of the bestselling...
PRLog, April 4, 2012
...Events Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 pm Trenton Lee Stewart Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm Tony DiTerlizzi Wednesday, June 20 at 7...
Los Angeles Times, March 29, 2012
...Todd McFarlane TokyoPop Tom Cruise Tom Felton Tom Hardy Tom Hiddleston Tom Morello tommy lee jones Tom Welling Tony DiTerlizzi Torchwood Total Recall Toys Toy Story Trailers Transformers Travis Walecka Trickster Tron True Blood Twilight Twilight Zone...
Citizens Voice, March 25, 2012
...Jim DeFelice "Guinness Book of Records 2011" "Frog and Toad are Friends" by Arnold Lobel "Spiderwick Chronicles" by Tony DiTerlizzi "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss Easter books by various authors Readers' Advisory Services of the Osterhout Free Library...