Michael Wagner is the author of more than 70 books for children including the much loved Maxx Rumble series (still in print after 15 years), the bestselling TheUndys series, the So Wrong series (shortlisted for the YABBAs, KOALAs and KROKs this year), and the CBCA Notable picture books Why I Love Footy, Why I Love Summer and Bear Make Den (co-authored with his wife Jane Godwin).

Before becoming a full-time author, Michael worked as a radio broadcaster with the ABC, wrote and produced animation for television, wrote comedy for ABC Radio National, grew up in a housing commission flat, and played in a band that almost became famous. He’s the father of two and married to fellow-author Jane Godwin.