Matt Chandler is the author of more than 85 books for children. His writing is focused primarily on high-interest, non-fiction books. He writes extensively about sports as well haunted places and he has written four graphic novel-style books.

Matt has earned six New York Press Association Awards for his newspaper writing and, in 2015, the American Society of Journalists and Authors selected his book, "Side-by-Side Baseball Stars" for its 2015 Outstanding Book Award, Young Readers.

He lives in New York with his wife Amber and his two amazing two children, one loyal dog, one arrogant cat and a bird he inherited. When he isn’t busy researching or writing his next book, Matt travels the country bringing his school author visits and writing workshops to thousands of elementary and middle school students each year.