Tom Angleberger

Tom Angleberger is an American children's writer best known for the Origami Yoda series, which has sold over 3.3 million copies worldwide. He grew up in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and studied art at the College of William and Mary, later working as a reporter and columnist at the Roanoke Times before becoming a full-time author. His books are known for their humor and authentic portrayal of middle school experiences, and he frequently visits schools to teach children how to make Origami Yoda.

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