Tom’s BIO
I have no particular interest in forcing you to hear about me, but I am getting So many requests from kids writing book reports that I’ve finally decided to write a bio…
Tom Angleberger NOT Anglebooger!!!!!!!!
Age: secret
Birthday: Oct. 24
Location: secret
Toothpaste: secret
Home state: Virginia
Security Clearance: AlphaShadow1
Pen of Choice: Pilot G2 gel roller! 1.0 used for everyday doodling, .7 used for illustrating the Origami Yoda books.
Previous occupations: newspaper reporter and columnist, juggler, weed boy, lawn mower part assembler, biology research assistant (bug larvae and plant diseases)
Current occupation: author and illustrator, keeper of origamiyoda.com (with Webmaster Sam)
First novel: Begun in 8th grade, never completed.
Published or about to be published novels: Qwikpick, Stonewall, Origami Yoda, Horton Halfpott, Darth Paper, Fake Mustache, Secret of the [[top secret]].
Spouse: author and illustrator Cece Bell!
Tom sez: “I’m not necessarily all that creative. I’m more of a puzzle putter together. I take all these little puzzle pieces — Yoda, middle school problems, Cheetos — and I fuss and fuss with them until I fit them together.”
Inspirations: Star Wars, Fumiaki Kawahata, Daniel Pinkwater, my own personal social disasters…
SuperPower: Aspergers!
100 Comments»
Yodamaster wrote @
Heh, not anglebooger. Some Harvey at my school calls you Tom AngusBurger for no reason,
Jackb wrote @
Uh, that is rude. There is someone at my school that looks just like the pictures of harvey in the book. I wonder if he would make fun of tom
SuperFolder JC wrote @
Ok, I don’t want to laugh, cause Tom’s a GREAT guy, but AngusBurger is a REALLY funny play-on-words! ROTFLBNTHTT (Roll on the floor laughing but not to hurt Tom, though)
Yodamaster wrote @
Yeah, this kid that calls him AngusBurger is kinda crazy, but he IS one fo my friends I don’t know why. Anyway, he says it’s medium rare to get an autograph. I swear, he’s a total Harvey that hates O.Y.!
mattweb2000 wrote @
DARN IT I REALLY WANTED TO KNOW HIS TOOTHPASTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
superfolderliamliam wrote @
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joey wrote @
when i was in second grade there was a harvey at my school we kept getting into fights (not arguments but as in punch and kick fights)
sf john wrote @
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kitty wrote @
I got most of your books for Christmas! The Strange Case Of Origami Yoda
Darth Paper Strikes Back
Horton Halfpott
Michael Zavala wrote @
i was folding a crane when i got sidetracked by a squirrel. i was mad at first but the i saw what the squirrel made me do. i folded an easier kawahata yoda and it looks great! exept for his hand.
froody1 wrote @
Wow! Thanks for sharing your superpower. I have to confess, I am a mom of a fan, who shares your superpower and loves your books.
yoda5447 wrote @
I sometimes use a sith dude I made for roleplaying. He is the clone of the Jedi dude I use for roleplaying. *rolls on floor laughing*
Super-folder Max wrote @
Does the cover star of Book 3 make noises instead of talking? Like, they might talk in the book, but I mean if they talk in the movies. Which would mean if it’s Chewbacca or R2-D2, the answer’s yes.
KELLEN wrote @
PLEASA I THINK YOUR RELLY WIERD BECAUSE MY NEMA IS KELLEN AND KNOW PEOPLE MAKE FUN OF ME
MAKAIYA DAVIS wrote @
HI TOM I WANTED TO KNOW WAT YOUR WIFES NAME WAS FOR A PROJECT I DONT WANT TO KNW
Tom Angleberger wrote @
My wife is also an author/illustrator. Her name is Cece Bell. She has written many, many book. Next year there will be a book that I wrote and she drew!
Colleen Peltier wrote @
I’m a teacher in Arlington Texas, and I have a student who would like to mail you a letter as part of the reading program requirement. Can you provide me with an address for mailed letters?
StarWarsFreak4837 wrote @
I have Aspergers too! I see it as a superpower too! wow, we have alot in common!
nutegunray wrote @
I have aspergers as well but,to know that my all time hero tom angelberger has it too makes me feel better about it
:)
Star Wars Fan Max wrote @
No, Pi goes on forever! But it starts with 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841 (Yes, I memorized all of that).
Ryan wrote @
Dear,Tom Great books I’ve read the 2nd not the 1st can’t wait for the 3rd
sincererly,
Ryan Weiss
Superfolder danny wrote @
TOOTH PASTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!! HOW DARE YOU SAY OTHERWISE! IM BEGGING HIM TO TEL US!
superfolder kainoa wrote @
Yo stooky sf kainoa in da house google my name u find my vid while u werent lookin im made a 2 yoda 2 darth paper oh hy ryan we all fans of
Starwars Princess wrote @
Hey tom! I was wondering how to become a superfolder! Also,Can I be in one of your books? (*PLEASE*)
Amanda wrote @
My son saw me looking for something to read one sunday afternoon and he gave me the origami yoda book. I found the cover and title so funny that I said “why not?”. A few hours later I was laughing by myself, and I love when that happens! Thank you.
Wyatt Dude wrote @
His age is 31 because he saw Star Wars when he was 6, so he was born in 1971. Subtract from 2012, and you will get 31.
hansek123 wrote @
hey tom I made instructions for a new origami character here is the link___________________________>http://hansek123.wordpress.com/?s=batman
Markos wrote @
Could you put a summary (At least six sentences about the new Origami Yoda book you are writing?
Thank you, and please answer as soon as possible.
From,
Markos, and you probably already know my name.
Mister E wrote @
Tom if you are reading this YOURE THE BEST AUTHOR ON THE WORLD!!!! Dont stop making books!!! :D
Superfolderdbzfan wrote @
Tom you are the same person as sam riddleberger? that means you must be webmaster Sam!!!!
Super folder Tristan wrote @
tom are you coming to Florida any time soon and if yes tell me the day month and year and where in Florida. Example 4/16/12 in Durbin creek elementary school. Tell me PLEASE
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hay bra i like your books
why dont you continue your 8th grade story tom?