Lin Oliver

Lin Oliver (born February 2, 1947) is an American writer, producer, and the co-founder (with Steve Mooser) of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. During the 1990s and early 2000s, she wrote and produced a number of works for television and film, notably the 1990s television show, Harry and the Hendersons. She received her B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, a Masters in Educational Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has completed coursework for an Ed.D. (also UCLA).

Career Oliver won a job working in television through a contest after graduating from college. She then quit the position, and found a federally funded job for a children's writer (creating a K-6 reading series for children) at the unemployment office. The idea originated with Winkler's agent at CAA, Alan Berger, who in 1998 first suggested the idea to him. However, Winkler did not believe he was capable of creating children's books. It was only a few years later, after the suggestion was made to him again, that Winkler agreed, and began collaborating with Oliver. After they completed the main books, Oliver and Winkler created a prequel series, Here's Hank that explores Hank's life as a second grader (2012 to 2016).

Personal life Oliver is married to Alan Baker, Associate Dean, USC School of Cinematic Arts. They have three sons, Theo, Ollie, and Cole.

With Henry Winkler Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever (18 volumes, 2003–2010, 2015). Ghost Buddy (4 volumes, 2012–2013). Here's Hank (12 volumes, 2014–2019). Alien Superstar (3 volumes, 2019–2021). Detective Duck (2023-present)

Who Shrunk Daniel Funk series Attack of the Growling Eyeballs. (2008) Escape of the Mini-Mummy. (2008) Revenge of the Itty-Bitty Brothers. (2009) Secret of the Super-Small Superstar. (2010)

Sound Bender series (with Theo Baker) Sound Bender. (2011) The Shadow Mask. (2013)

Almost Identical series Almost Identical. (2012) Two-Faced. (2012) Double-crossed. (2013) Twice as Nice. (2014)

Fantastic Frame series Danger! Tiger Crossing (2016) Splat! Another Messy Sunday (2016) Beware! Shadows in the Night (2016) Look Out! Ghost Mountain Below (2017) Warning! Journey to Forever (2019)

Film and television Wayside (producer) (2007–2008) The Trumpet of the Swan (producer) (2001) Finding Buck McHenry (producer) (2000) The Ruby Ring (writer, producer) (1997) The Adventures of Corduroy the Bear (producer) (1993) Harry and the Hendersons (executive producer) (1991) Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! (executive producer (1984) Wayside: The Movie (writer) (2005) The Adventures of Corduroy the Bear (producer, director) (1997) Harry and the Hendersons (TV series) "The Long Goodbyes: Part 2" (writer) 1993 "The Long Goodbyes: Part 1" (story) 1993) "The Write Stuff" (writer) (1993) "Born Again" (writer) (1992) "Sara Sings the Blues" (1991) (writer)