Nick Bruel

Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the Bad Kitty series, which includes three picture books, “Bad Kitty,” “Poor Puppy” and “A Bad Kitty Christmas,” as well as the chapter books “Bad Kitty Gets a Bath,” “Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray,” “Bad Kitty Meets the Baby” and “Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty.” His new book in the series is “Bad Kitty for President” (Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press).

Previous National Book Festival Appearances

• 2012