We put authors on such a pedestal, and it's a moment that humanizes the whole thing, and lends an absurdity to what otherwise is a "please sit with your hands on your lap" kind of event.

Kevin Cornell and I have worked together a bunch.

We put authors on such a pedestal, and it's a moment that humanizes the whole thing, and lends an absurdity to what otherwise is a "please sit with your hands on your lap" kind of event.

Not only is a good prank harmless, but, like a good story, it reveals an essential truth that would otherwise be hidden.

Pranking is a great way to indicate the underlying absurdities of the world.

Too often we tell kids pleasant stories devoid of truth, and stories without truth are not good stories. Our audience deserves more from us.

Danger is the snack food of a true sleuth.