Stan Kirby

Stan Kirby is the author of the 'Captain Awesome' chapter-book series for early readers, written in collaboration with illustrator George O'Connor, featuring 11 books published between 2012 and 2014.[2][3] The series became highly popular among young children, helping establish his writing career with stories of superhero adventures.[2][6] As a child, he tied a beach towel around his neck to become 'Super Commander Beach Boy,' protecting sand castles, and he enjoys reading comic books, eating okra, and hang gliding.[4][7]

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