Dan Santat
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('23 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
It's been an incredible year for Jeff and DON'T TRUST FISH and author/partner in crime, Neil Sharpson. Rather than inundating you all with multiple posts I consolidated all the accolades (so far) into this single post. Until then, Neil and I will see you with a brand new title in 2026!
PEACE ❤️
PEACE ❤️
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's been an incredible year for Jeff and DON'T TRUST FISH and author/partner in crime, Neil Sharpson. Rather than inundating you all with multiple posts I consolidated all the accolades (so far) into this single post. Until then, Neil and I will see you with a brand new title in 2026!
PEACE ❤️
PEACE ❤️
Flew to Buffalo, NY and received the Charlotte Award from the New York State Reading Association for A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. Thank you ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Flew to Buffalo, NY and received the Charlotte Award from the New York State Reading Association for A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. Thank you ❤️
Shenzhen Reading Month is an annual literary festival held in Shenzhen, China, that promotes reading and cultural activities.
🐟 Don’t Trust Fish won the “Book We Love” Award for its playful spirit and childlike imagination.
📚 Translator Helen Wang received the “Translator of the Year” honor!
🐟 Don’t Trust Fish won the “Book We Love” Award for its playful spirit and childlike imagination.
📚 Translator Helen Wang received the “Translator of the Year” honor!
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Shenzhen Reading Month is an annual literary festival held in Shenzhen, China, that promotes reading and cultural activities.
🐟 Don’t Trust Fish won the “Book We Love” Award for its playful spirit and childlike imagination.
📚 Translator Helen Wang received the “Translator of the Year” honor!
🐟 Don’t Trust Fish won the “Book We Love” Award for its playful spirit and childlike imagination.
📚 Translator Helen Wang received the “Translator of the Year” honor!
I’m proud to announce that DON’T TRUST FISH has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration out in the UK. Proud to be part of such a special book written by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social Congrats to all the nominees❤️ @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #carnegies2026
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’m proud to announce that DON’T TRUST FISH has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration out in the UK. Proud to be part of such a special book written by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social Congrats to all the nominees❤️ @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #carnegies2026
A STARRED review for the upcoming sequel to SIDEKICKS! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews ❤️
SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES coming Jan 6, 2026 from Scholastic and Graphix Books
SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES coming Jan 6, 2026 from Scholastic and Graphix Books
September 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A STARRED review for the upcoming sequel to SIDEKICKS! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews ❤️
SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES coming Jan 6, 2026 from Scholastic and Graphix Books
SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES coming Jan 6, 2026 from Scholastic and Graphix Books
You likely still know NOTHING about my new series SASHIMI coming April 2026 which has just been made a @JrLibraryGuild GOLD STANDARD BOOK. That's good. That's when all your kids are like, "WHAT'S THIS DUMB BOO-" and then they're hooked. You've been warned. ❤️ #SASHIMI @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You likely still know NOTHING about my new series SASHIMI coming April 2026 which has just been made a @JrLibraryGuild GOLD STANDARD BOOK. That's good. That's when all your kids are like, "WHAT'S THIS DUMB BOO-" and then they're hooked. You've been warned. ❤️ #SASHIMI @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Hey folks, @barnesandnoble.com is having a preorder sale from now until Sept 5 and you can pre-order TWO big exciting graphic novel titles that I'll have coming early next year: SASHIMI and SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES is the long awaited sequel to my first installment. Thanks ❤️
September 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hey folks, @barnesandnoble.com is having a preorder sale from now until Sept 5 and you can pre-order TWO big exciting graphic novel titles that I'll have coming early next year: SASHIMI and SIDEKICKS: THICK AS THIEVES is the long awaited sequel to my first installment. Thanks ❤️
I'll be presenting at this year's SAN DIEGO BOOK FESTIVAL talking about my new book, ALL THE HULK FEELS (as well as other books) this AUGUST 23! Come say HI if you're a local teacher, librarian, or just an old college pal.
August 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'll be presenting at this year's SAN DIEGO BOOK FESTIVAL talking about my new book, ALL THE HULK FEELS (as well as other books) this AUGUST 23! Come say HI if you're a local teacher, librarian, or just an old college pal.
Proud to announce that ENDLESSLY EVER AFTER written by @laurelsnyder.bsky.social (with art by @dsantat) is the winner of the Land of Enchantment Book Award for the Coyote category (grades 3-5) which is the state award for New Mexico. Thank you and there is more to come ❤️
July 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Proud to announce that ENDLESSLY EVER AFTER written by @laurelsnyder.bsky.social (with art by @dsantat) is the winner of the Land of Enchantment Book Award for the Coyote category (grades 3-5) which is the state award for New Mexico. Thank you and there is more to come ❤️
It even has the Dav Pilkey seal of approval ❤️
July 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It even has the Dav Pilkey seal of approval ❤️
I’ll also be giving away ARCs
July 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’ll also be giving away ARCs
I sent our pup to the groomer and got Edna Mode
July 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I sent our pup to the groomer and got Edna Mode
Here's your first peek at ALL THE HULK FEELS written and illustrated by me. In stores JULY 22
June 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here's your first peek at ALL THE HULK FEELS written and illustrated by me. In stores JULY 22
Holy crap I just looked up what the prices were for those seats. We struck gold! 😳
May 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Holy crap I just looked up what the prices were for those seats. We struck gold! 😳
Youngest son got tickets to Kendrick Lamar and Sza last night. The online tickets they bought were fakes and we went back to the ticket broker online three hours before the show. They instantly upgraded him and his girlfriend to sixth row at no extra cost. This was their view. ❤️
May 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Youngest son got tickets to Kendrick Lamar and Sza last night. The online tickets they bought were fakes and we went back to the ticket broker online three hours before the show. They instantly upgraded him and his girlfriend to sixth row at no extra cost. This was their view. ❤️
You want funny? I'll give you hilarious.
I spy with my little eye...👀
See you 2026
#AFishboyNamedSashimi
I spy with my little eye...👀
See you 2026
#AFishboyNamedSashimi
May 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You want funny? I'll give you hilarious.
I spy with my little eye...👀
See you 2026
#AFishboyNamedSashimi
I spy with my little eye...👀
See you 2026
#AFishboyNamedSashimi
13.1
Note the date. Postponed and rescheduled because of the Eaton Fire ❤️
Note the date. Postponed and rescheduled because of the Eaton Fire ❤️
April 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
13.1
Note the date. Postponed and rescheduled because of the Eaton Fire ❤️
Note the date. Postponed and rescheduled because of the Eaton Fire ❤️
DON'T TRUST FISH by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social with art by me is an Indie Next Recommendation. Check out the full list here www.bookweb.org/news/mayjune...
April 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
DON'T TRUST FISH by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social with art by me is an Indie Next Recommendation. Check out the full list here www.bookweb.org/news/mayjune...
DON’T TRUST FISH by Neil Sharpson in stores April 8 🐟
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DON’T TRUST FISH by Neil Sharpson in stores April 8 🐟
I'm drawing my fan art version of Porco Rosso. It's to honor the person and the place that inspired me to do what I do today. This "AI homage" to Hayao Miyazaki is the last thing in the world he would want to see. It's the equivalent to saying "What you do isn't very special."
March 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I'm drawing my fan art version of Porco Rosso. It's to honor the person and the place that inspired me to do what I do today. This "AI homage" to Hayao Miyazaki is the last thing in the world he would want to see. It's the equivalent to saying "What you do isn't very special."
It’s been years since I’ve done this but if there’s one thing I think everyone should try at least once in their lives it would be to draw your own self portrait from life. You’ll appreciate every wrinkle, every blemish, and every little contour on your face and realize how unique you truly are ❤️
March 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
It’s been years since I’ve done this but if there’s one thing I think everyone should try at least once in their lives it would be to draw your own self portrait from life. You’ll appreciate every wrinkle, every blemish, and every little contour on your face and realize how unique you truly are ❤️
Wasnt meant to be but still very proud of my Tritons 🔱🔥❤️
March 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Wasnt meant to be but still very proud of my Tritons 🔱🔥❤️
We started out as a Division 3 school. I never thought I’d see the day 🔥💪🏼🔱
March 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We started out as a Division 3 school. I never thought I’d see the day 🔥💪🏼🔱