Notes and Links to Dan Gutman’s Work

New York Times best-selling and award-winning author Dan Gutman has written more than 190 books for readers from kindergarten through middle school. Dan’s My Weird School series includes 100+ titles, and has sold more than 35 million copies globally over the past 20 years. Dan also is the author of the best-selling Genius Files series, the Baseball Card Adventure series, and many more.

Dan’s books have been named Junior Library Guild Selections and Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, and have been awarded numerous state book awards, including: The California Young Reader Medal, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, and the Iowa Children’s Choice Award, among others.

When he’s not writing books, Dan loves to ride his bike, play pickleball, throw Frisbees, and explore New York City where he lives with his wife Nina. To find out more, follow Dan on Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram.

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Book Review: The Genius Files

At about 0:45, Audrey nails the biographical reading of Dan Gutman’s info

At about 2:25, Dan responds to Pete asking if “it gets old” after writing 190+ books

At about 3:15, Pete talks about the baseball bug hitting the family

At about 3:40, Audrey gives background on the family’s connection with Satchel Paige, and Chris gives backstory involving Shoeless Joe Jackson

At about 5:45, Dan expands on the legend of Shoeless Joe and talks about the popularity of baseball with young people

At about 6:40, Dan and the Riehls discuss the famous Honus Wagner baseball card and some facts about him, the star of one of Dan’s books

At about 8:50, Dan responds to Audrey’s question about his inspirations for the baseball series through giving background on his writing for kids and connecting to baseball

At about 11:10, Dan traces his journey in initially getting his work published

At about 13:20, Chris recommends a baseball player for Dan’s new book

At about 13:50, Dan reflects on why he chose the baseball players he did for his books

At about 15:15, Dan replies to Audrey’s question about his own baseball career, and shares a cool Easter egg

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At about 16:40, Chris recounts two family card collecting stories similar to The Sandlot-the second dealing with a Michael Jordan rookie card

At about 19:10, Dan discusses the research needed for his writing, and how he balances fantasy/fiction with nonfiction

At about 21:10, Pete shares his experience reading about larger cultural events and historical events through sports books like those about Jackie Robisnon

At about 22:35, Dan shares his experiences in writing about Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio

At about 23:35, Dan responds to Pete’s questions about books and genres that inspired his love of reading, and how reading about baseball was a huge catalyst

At about 25:50, Dan shares wonderful feedback and compliments shared by eager readers of his work and their parents and teachers

At about 27:10, Pete and Dan discuss The Genius Files series and its ethos, and Dan gives background on the series’ genesis

At about 30:25, Dan talks about writing for different ages and in different genres, and his mindset in doing so

At about 31:55, Dan responds to Pete asking about his “beta readers” and getting reading feedback

At about 33:00, Dan shouts out some favorite writers for young people

At about 34:30, Dan talks about the ways in which visual arts and photography are balanced with his words

At about 36:50, Dan reflects on what his books have in common and ideas of the “muse” as he mentions some exciting upcoming projects

At about 41:00, Dan gives contact and social media info, as well as book ordering information

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Episode 268 with Dan Gutman: Writer of Fun, Funny, Challenging, Educational, Enriching, Page-turners in Multiple Genres and for Motivating Reluctant and Voracious Readers

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