
Jamie Michalak is the author of more than thirty children's books, including the highly praised Joe and Sparky series of early readers; Frank and Bean; Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter; and Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites, co-written with Debbi Michiko Florence. When not writing, she can be found singing off-key, playing outside, or hanging with her two sons. Jamie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same neighborhood where Dr. Seuss once lived. She now resides in Barrington, Rhode Island.
Series
Books

Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer
The Poop Picnic
2011

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!
2011

Judy Moody and the Thrill Points Race
2011

So You Want to Catch Bigfoot?
2011

Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES
Playdate!
2023

Dakota Crumb
Tiny Treasure Hunter
2021

The Coziest Place
2013

Larry and Rita
Brand New Readers
2007

Fairy Tea Party
2008

Frank and Bean
2019

Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop
A Tiny Treasure Hunt
2023

Judy Moody's Thrill-a-delic Hunt for Bigfoot
2011

Joe and Sparky, Party Animals! (Candlewick Sparks
2017

Frank and Bean
Food Truck Fiasco
2022

Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
Candlewick Sparks
2009

Come On In
There’s a Party in this Book!
2022

Joe and Sparky Go to School
2013

The Tale of Despereaux
A Junior Novelization
2008

Frank and Bean
The Stinky Feet Monster
2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS
The Sunshine Squad: DISCOVERING WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL
2021