Scott Rothman

SCOTT ROTHMAN is a writer of picture books, humor pieces and screenplays. His debut picture book ATTACK OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON and its sequel RETURN OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON were both National Indie bestsellers. Scott has also written MAKO & TIGER by Random House (illustrated by Mika Song), PARFAIT, NOT PARFAIT by Roaring Brook Press (illustrated by Avery Monsen) and BLUE BISON NEEDS A HAIRCUT also by Random House (illustrated again by Pete Oswald). Scott is also a screenwriter. A script he co-wrote, “Draft Day,” topped the 2012 Black List before its acquisition and subsequent production by Lionsgate/Summit as a feature film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Kevin Costner. In addition, Rothman co-wrote the script for the Weinstein Company comedy "Army of One", starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Larry Charles. Scott’s humor writing has appeared in various publications including The New Yorker, GQ, Grantland and McSweeney’s.