Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, is celebrating a decade* (*70 in dog years!) of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, the #1 global bestselling graphic novel series that has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of young readers with its signature blend of humor, heart, adventure, and creativity. With the highly anticipated publication of Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time on November 3, Scholastic is bringing fans even more ways to celebrate the phenomenally popular canine superhero, with exciting announcements sure to delight kids, families, educators, and retailers worldwide.
Scholastic will publish Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time on November 3, 2026. Dog Man Dynamite, a new and interactive book that brings together the wildly imaginative worlds created by Dav Pilkey, launches on August 3, 2027. Written and illustrated by Pilkey, each collectible 48-page action-packed adventure invites kids to experience their favorite characters in an immersive new way with original comics, games, puzzles, jokes, surprises, and exclusive sneak peeks from upcoming books.
Dog Man Dynamite, a new and interactive book that brings together the wildly imaginative worlds created by Dav Pilkey, launches on August 3, 2027 with a second title to follow in January 2028. Written and illustrated by Pilkey, each collectible 48-page action-packed adventure invites kids to experience their favorite characters in an immersive new way with original comics, games, puzzles, jokes, surprises, and exclusive sneak peeks from upcoming books. Each paperback edition will include a Dav Pilkey-designed retro 3-D glasses that brings the action to life. Featuring beloved characters and stories from the Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club series, this hands-on innovative reading experience will keep kids engaged and turning the page.
“The inspiration for Dog Man Dynamite came from my own childhood and a nod to the Dynamite magazines I loved as a kid. I wanted to create more fun reading material that can help expand kids’ vocabulary and critical thinking skills. My hope is that Dog Man Dynamite will get kids excited about books and reading without even realizing it.” Dav Pilkey commented.
Scholastic celebrates a decade* (*70 in dog years!) of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, one of the bestselling graphic novel series of all time with events around the world including Dav Pilkey’s 10-city Epic Tour.
This fall, Scholastic is inviting readers around the world to celebrate the milestone anniversary of Dog Man with unforgettable “Bark to School” celebration events across the U.S. Leading up to the November 3rd publication of Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time, bookstores, libraries, and schools will bring kids and families together for special Dog Man festivities celebrating the joy of reading and creativity. In November and December, Dav Pilkey will hit the road for a 10-city Epic Tour across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., with stops including Vancouver, British Columbia; London, England; Naperville, Illinois; Decatur, Georgia; St. Louis, Missouri; Houston, TX; Santa Cruz, CA; Morristown, New Jersey; Concord, New Hampshire; and Pilkey’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Building on Pilkey’s history of large-scale, sold-out events, the Epic Tour will transform each stop into an immersive Dog Man celebration, where kids and families can come dressed as their favorite book characters, meet Dog Man and Captain Underpants, and snap photos with the beloved costume characters. Following Dav Pilkey’s interactive presentation, fans will also have the opportunity to meet Dav and take a photo with him.
There’s even more to discover at each tour stop as attendees are invited to explore a variety of activity stations, including “Dav Pilkey’s Drawing Wall,” where kids can unleash their creativity by drawing their favorite characters and creating stories of their own. Inspired by one of the most enduring messages in the Dog Man books—the importance of “doing good”—attendees will also be encouraged to pay it forward by donating extra signed books to literacy organization partners, local libraries, and schools serving underserved communities. For more information about the tour and tickets.For more information about the tour and tickets.
“For more than four decades, Dav Pilkey has been an inspiring global ambassador for reading. Ten years of Dog Man is a celebration of an extraordinary publishing phenomenon and Dav’s enduring influence for kids everywhere to become a reader, an artist, and a force for good.” Ken Geist, VP and Publisher, Pilkey Publishing commented.