Tucson Festival of Books

Zachariah OHora (He, him, his)


Zachariah O'Hora is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author best known for his bold, vibrant style and heartwarming stories about friendship and individuality. His recent books include "Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas," "Copydog," and "Who Wet My Pants?" He is the show creator of PBS KIDS Carl the Collector, an animated show about a racoon on the spectrum, and the creator of the Gear Guard Yeti for Rivian electric vehicles.

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Awards: New York Times Bestseller Huffington Post Best Children's Book of 2013, PALA Carolyn W. Field Award 2013,, State of PA Dept of ED One Book 2011 & 2018, Society of Illustrators Founders Award 2011, North Carolina Children's Book Award 2019, Eisner Award Nominated 2019, Tulsa Books to Treasure Award 2020


Books:
Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas
Children
Tundra Book Group
September 2024
ISBN 9781774883945
48 pages

Copydog
A Picture Book
Children
Abrams, Incorporated
January 2023
ISBN 9781419765018
40 pages