Henry Winkler

A forthcoming memoir published by Celadon Books.

Untitled Winkler Memoir Fall 2023

Lin Oliver

Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.

Niagara Falls, Or Does It?

Antics ensue after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder.

I Got a "D" in Salami

The pressure is on when Hank Zipzer is chosen as pitcher for the softball team at Public School 87's annual Olympiad, the most anticipated day of the school year.

The Zippity Zinger

Carol Heyer

Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when she lays her eggs inside his science project.

Day of the Iguana

With the help of his grandfather, underachieving fifth-grader Hank Zipzer finally discovers that he is good at ping-pong, but he is afraid to tell his classmates for fear of being ridiculed.

My Secret Life as a Ping-pong Wizard

When Hank gets stuck attending summer school, he just knows nothing good could come out of it, after all, what could he possible learn inside a sweltering classroom when everyone else is out enjoying their summer? Simultaneous.

What Genius Thought that Up?

Summer School!

Fearing that he may be failing fourth grade, Hank enlists the help of his friends, and even his annoying younger sister, in an effort to prevent his parents from attending a parent-teacher conference.

Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade!

Fourth-grader Hank, while on a field trip aboard "The Pilgrim Spirit," tries to learn knot tying in his own unique way, which causes unforeseen problems.

The Night I Flunked My Field Trip

Efforts to impress a visiting student from Japan cause Hank to hide his dyslexia while the gang makes enchiladas for a Multi-Cultural Day lunch, and Hank is afraid he was very wrong about the amount of chili powder called for in the recipe.

Holy Enchilada!

Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as 'The Fonz' in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s revealed himself as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as 'The Fonz', he could hardly find work. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.

The Fonz . . . and Beyond

Being Henry

A Brand-New Me

Hank's mother's baby is coming early, but Hank, his sister, and their father are trapped in a snowstorm in Vermont and in order to get home they use any means necessary.

I'm on my way, Mom!

Dump trucks and dogsleds

Fifth-grader Hank enters his dachshund Cheerio in a contest to choose a new mascot for his school.

A tale of two tails

Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! #13 (Hank Zipzer)

Hank must work on a huge homework packet during a family trip to North Carolina or he will spend the day with his father at a crossword puzzle tournament rather than riding roller coasters with his mother, sister, and friend Frankie.

how I survived my family road trip

Barfing in the backseat

Teased by the school bully because of his Halloween costume, underachieving Hank, with the help of his friends, exacts revenge by creating the scariest and grossest haunted house ever and inviting the bully to visit.

a Halloween tail

My dog's a scaredy-cat

The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down #11 (Hank Zipzer)

When Billy Broccoli moves into his new house, he discovers Hoover Porterhouse, a teenage ghost, is haunting his room, and he helps Billy get in style, stand up to bullies, and conquer his new school.

Zero to Hero

The Zipzer family are going on a road trip - to a theme park There's only one problem: Hank has lost his homework and he won't be allowed on any of the rides until it is done. Hank has to find that homework now

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