Daniel Manus PinkwaterDaniel Pinkwater is an author of children's books and Young Adult fiction. Well-known books include Lizard Music, The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, Fat Men from Space, Borgel, and the picture book The Bg Orange Splot. He has also published an adult novel, The Afterlife Diet, and essay collections derived from his talks on National Public Radio. He does not work in any set category, even narrating on occasion. Rather, his work is intended for a wide variety of ages, with books ranging from picture books to adult fiction. Read More Read Less