Matt Eicheldinger is a middle school teacher, author, and storyteller. He spent most of his childhood playing soccer, reading comics, and trying his best to stay out of trouble in the mountains of Colorado. Little did he know those moments would ultimately help craft his debut novel.
Eicheldinger’s journey to becoming a New York Times bestseller began in 2009, when he wrote a book based on embarrassing moments from his childhood for reluctant readers in his classroom. The book was a hit within the school, which prompted Eicheldinger to pursue publication. It wasn’t until 2021 when he decided to self publish the book, calling it Matt Sprouts and The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes. The book went out to receive four international awards, including Indie Book of the Year. The book was then picked up by Andrews McMeel Publishing, who released the book in March 2023. The book was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller.
Eicheldinger is also one of the most well known teachers on social media, where he tells stories and insights from his classroom. A collection of these stories called Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments is set to release on October 15th, 2024.
The following are projects set to release in the next year: Matt Sprouts and The Day Nora Ate the Sun (September 3rd, 2024), Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments (October 15th, 2024), Matt Sprouts and The Search for The Chompy Wompers (Summer, 2025) and Holes in My Underwear: A Collection of Illustrated Poetry (Fall, 2025).
“There’s such a kindred-spirit quality about Matt that resonates so profoundly. His presentation to all the states’ Teachers of the Year was captivating and inspiring!” — Sarah Brown-Wessling, Director, National Teacher of the Year Program (2024)
