Ryan Uytdewilligen

My next children’s book, an early reader chapter book for children 6 to 8 called The Next Big Pigs, is set to release on March 31.

Ten-year-old Mikey is a farm kid who doesn’t want to farm. He wants to perform! But as an only child living in an isolated location, he has no one to talk to, let alone perform for. Life is pretty lonely until the day Mikey’s parents give him three pigs to care for and raise.

As Mikey soon finds out, these are no ordinary pigs! Humphrey, Bianca, and Moo (yes, a pig named Moo) can talk! And dance! And put on show! Life on the farm transforms into a rehearsal space as Mikey and the pigs get ready for the big time—Broadway here they come!

But will they make it off the farm in time to escape the evil Mr. Baconmaker? And will their dreams of fame and fortune come true? The Next Big Pigs is a zany adventure that will encourage young readers to find their voice and pursue their talents.

With amazing illustrations and lots of cartoonish humor, I am really excited for this one to come it! I grew up on a farm, wanting to be a Hollywood actor, but instead, I found myself surrounded by pigs. Years later, I wondered if maybe those pigs also wanted to be actors too….

More to come!