Michael Fry spent middle school as a geeky, nerdy Chess Club member who played the French horn – and  survived (mostly intact).

       

His school days behind him, Mike is the creator and writer of several syndicated comic strips, including Over the Hedge , which is featured online and in newspapers worldwide. Over the Hedge was adapted into a hit feature animated film by DreamWorks Animation. 

     

In addition to his work as a cartoonist, Mike was the co-founder of RingTales, a new media company that animated print comics for all digital media.  He's also an avid blogger, tweeter, and public speaker, as well as the proud father of two adult daughters.

     

Originally from Minneapolis, Mike now lives outside Austin, Texas with his wife where he is hard at work on the next Odd Squad adventure.