Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel Sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including The Guild of Geniuses and The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Visit his website at dantat.com.
An American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children ★ ""Kinetic panel artwork impresses throughout, with smart pacing that swings between hilarity and suspense."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""The art in this graphic tale is something special... Santat's vividly expressive visuals are, even more than usual, riveting."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""An endearing tale of love, loss, and the value of family -- biological and found."" -- School Library Journal ""Poignant and often funny, The Aquanaut is Santat's triumphant return to the graphic novel genre."" -- NPR ""A spirited and thrilling story."" -- Shelf Awareness ""A humorous and heartwarming tale."" -- BookPage Praise for Sidekicks: ""Hilarious and heartfelt... a charming and well-told tale about friendship."" -- Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet ""The lovable menagerie of crime-fighting pets offers lots of laughs and a boisterous and exuberant storyline; Santat's illustrations are clear, engaging, and neatly stacked into easy-to-read panels."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Lively, insightful, and just plain fun, this convergence of capes and creatures will find a wide audience in animal lovers and superhero fans alike."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books