NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the
global children's publishing, education and media company, today
announced a 5 million copy first printing for Dog Man: Brawl
of the Wild, the newest book in the blockbuster
bestselling series by Dav Pilkey.
The book will be published simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K., New
Zealand, and Australia on
December 24, 2018. Scholastic also
announced that the next book, Dog Man: For Whom the Ball
Rolls, the seventh installment in the hit graphic
novel series, will be released with a strict on-sale date of
August 13, 2019. Launched just over
two years ago under Scholastic's Graphix imprint, the meteoric
popularity of the Dog Man series by Captain Underpants creator
Dav Pilkey continues to rise to epic
levels. Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, the most recent book in
the series released on August 28,
2018 with a 3 million copy first printing, dominated both
adult and children's bestseller lists, and debuted at #1 overall on
the New York Times,
USA Today, Wall Street
Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. The Dog
Man series has been translated to more than 23 languages to
date.
Partnering with bookstores and libraries, Dav Pilkey completed a sold-out "Howl with
Laughter" tour appearing at large-scale venues packing theaters,
arenas, ballparks, and schools, bringing together communities to
celebrate reading and promote literacy. Click HERE to
see a video clip from the tour.
In making the announcement of the extraordinary first printing
for Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild, Ellie Berger, President of Scholastic Trade,
said: "The humor and heart in the Dog Man books combined with
Dav Pilkey's inspiring personal
story and positive message have struck a chord among kids, parents,
and educators everywhere. The demand for the series has been
phenomenal and we couldn't be more excited with this level of
anticipation for Dog Man and Lil
Petey's newest adventure. We're absolutely thrilled that
there will be even more books to come from Dav Pilkey!"
"I wrote the Dog Man books for the kid I used to be—someone who
wanted to do well in school but struggled with reading. I remember
feeling like a misfit and an outsider a lot of times and I'm
grateful to my parents who believed in me when it was hard to
believe in myself. Their support and encouragement set me on a path
to becoming an author and artist," said Dav
Pilkey, who received a Caldecott Honor for his picture book
The Paperboy. "Meeting readers while on tour has been the
most rewarding and humbling experience. It inspires me to continue
to write and illustrate books."
About Dav Pilkey
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 by his teachers. It was in his elementary school
hallway where Dav created comic books about superheroes that
eventually became Dog Man and Captain Underpants.
About Dog Man and Captain Underpants
Launched in
August 2016, Dog Man was an instant
bestseller, appealing to kids and critics alike. In a starred
review, Publishers Weekly hailed, "Readers (of any age) will
be giggling from start to finish." Booklist, in a starred
review, said "Pilkey has once again fired an arrow of joy straight
at the fevered childhood psyche of millions of readers…an utter,
unfettered delight." And Kirkus, also in a starred review,
called Dog Man "riotously funny and original." Dog Man
follows the adventures of a lovable canine superhero who's part dog
and part policeman. With each Dog Man book, readers see the growth
and development of the main characters George and Harold through
their comics. Their artwork, grammar, as well as their spelling
improve as the series progresses. The Dog Man books also explore
universally positive themes that appeal to readers of all ages
including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of
being true to one's self.
USA Today has
called Dav Pilkey "the savior of the
reluctant reader." His Captain Underpants series has more than
80 million copies in print worldwide and has been translated into
more than 25 languages. Launched over twenty years ago, Captain
Underpants was a pioneering series that helped to create the
illustrated chapter book category now popular with kids today.
Captain Underpants was rejected by multiple publishers before it
was published by Scholastic in 1997. In 2017, DreamWorks released
the feature film adaptation of Captain Underpants and Netflix
recently launched DreamWorks' The Epic Tales of Captain
Underpants, an original television series inspired by the
books. Scholastic Audio also released the audiobook editions of
Captain Underpants (now in sound-o-rama!). For more information
about Dav Pilkey and his books,
visit the Mediaroom.
About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:
SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of
children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum
and professional services, and a producer of educational and
entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books
and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K
to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services
that support children's learning both in school and at home. With
operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165
countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to
all children around the world through school-based book clubs and
book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries,
retail and online. True to its mission of 98 years to encourage the
personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with
literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner
to educators and families. Learn more
at www.scholastic.com.
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