Matt de la Peña, Author of Superman: Dawnbreaker Book

Matt de la Peña is the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal winning author of six young adult novels and four picture books. Look at the list below for the breadth of his writing.

Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. de la Peña currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his family.

He teaches creative writing and visits high schools and colleges throughout the country.