Some time later, henry winkler was cast on a new abc series set in the 1950s. Of the many notable professions, winkler is now also an author, recently coauthoring a new childrens book series called alien superstar. The 73yearold actor known for happy days and barry has a threebook deal with abrams childrens books for a middlegrade series about an alien who somehow lands in hollywood and becomes a teen sensation. His teacher creates a special part for hank, a silent bookmark. Henry winkler was born on 30th of october in 1945 in new york, the us at a place called manhattan. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations.
The stories star the same hank as in the bestselling hank zipzer series, only this time hes in 2nd grade. Henry winkler and coauthor lin oliver discuss their new kids book alien superstar. New york ap henry winkler is planning an outofthisworld take on fame and show business. See all books authored by henry winkler, including niagara falls, or does it. Henry winkler books, author biography, and reading level. In his new book series for children, written with oliver lin, winkler explores the world of a fourthgrader who struggles with learning differences. Now, hes a bestselling author the emmywinning actor is lesser known for his work writing for children. But he calls his book series, about the adventures and struggles of a. He is probably most famous for his role as the fonz in the 1970s us television sitcom, happy days. In the first book in this new series, hanks class is putting on a play, and hank wants the lead part.
Meet hank as a second grader in the new series, heres hank. Henry winkler has a threebook deal for a middlegrade series about an alien who somehow lands in hollywood and becomes a teen. Hank zipzer series 17 primary works 21 total works inspired by the true life experiences of henry winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the hank zipzer series is about the highspirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. Henry winkler inks 3book deal for new alien superstar series. Henry winkler is an actor, producer, and director, and he speaks publicly all over the world. Author henry winklers complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
Hank is a kid who doesnt try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. This is the start of a new middle school book series from henry winkler. It features easytoread font, simple funny stories, and characters like hank zipzer. The first role in the film was in 1974 in the lords of flatbush, where he played a brooklyn, gang member. He is the son of harry irving winkler and ilse anna marie winkler. The critically acclaimed hank zipzer series, created by henry winkler of happy days, follows the everyday adventures of a bright boy with learning challenges. Hank zipzer collection 10 books collection set pack henry winkler and lin oliver, niagara falls or does it.
A yearold alien barely escapes his planet, with the help of his grandmother. Found in childrens chapter books heres hank, the new york times bestselling series written by henry winkler and lin oliver, is the perfect series for the transitional reader. Henry winkler is not only an actor, known for his hit series happy days, he is a writer, producer, director and firsttime author. I got a d in salami day of the iguana the zippity zinger the night i. The emmywinning actor is lesser known for his work writing for children.
The critically acclaimed hank zipzer series, created by henry winkler of happy days, follows. In addition, he has a star on hollywood boulevard, was presented with the order of the british empire by the queen of england, and the jacket he wore as the fonz hangs in the smithsonian museum in washington, dc. Henry winkler doesnt view his golden globes or emmys as his most glorious achievements, but rather his longrunning childrens book series heres hank. Henry winklers new kids book alien superstar taps into his. But if you ask him what he is most proud of, he would say, writing the hank zipzer books with my partner, lin oliver. Henry winkler books list of books by author henry winkler. In this case, he played the role of arthur fonzie fonzarelli, who was both a dropout and greaser. Henry winkler has 3book deal for new middlegrade series. But he freezes in his audition and can only buzz like a fly.