Derek Taylor Kent is an author, screenwriter, performer and director based in Los Angeles. His first novel for an adult audience, KUBRICK'S GAME, was released in late 2016 through Evolved Publishing and quickly became an international bestseller and was one of the best-reviewed books of the year. His latest book, COUNTING SEA LIFE WITH THE LITTLE SEAHORSE, was released in September 2017 and became an instant best-seller. It's a hilarious underwater adventure that teaches kids ages 2-7 about the incredible variety of life in the ocean by encouraging them to count the ones they find and look for hidden numbers. His award-winning book series SCARY SCHOOL (written under pen-name Derek the Ghost) was published by HarperCollins and is one of the most popular book series for middle-readers ages 7 to 12. His bi-lingual picture book EL PERRO CON SOMBRERO came out August 18, 2015 through Holt/Macmillan and was a #1 best-selling new release. Other books include the award-winning educational picture book SIMON AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM and the magical adventure RUDY AND THE BEAST, both available now.