Ryan Uytdewilligen
April 21st, 2026
Raised on a family farm in Alberta, Ryan Uytdewilligen acted in after-school productions, later worked in radio and print journalism and then attended Vancouver Film School to study creative writing. Working with illustrator Charlotte Cho, a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Uytdewilligen created the picture book The Next Big Pigs (Heritage $12.95), for ages 7 – 9, about Mikey, a farm kid who wants to perform. Lucky for Mikey he discovers his three pigs can talk and even dance. Together, the foursome plans a Broadway show. But will they get off the farm in time to avoid the evil Mr. Baconmaker? 9781772035766
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