About Derek
Derek Hauk is an author and playwright currently residing just outside Chicago in St. Charles, IL.
Driven by a relentless creative impulse, Derek was already turning fairy tales into scripts for his fellow students to perform in first grade.
Whether writing for the stage or a picture book, Derek's work explores social-emotional topics without sacrificing accessibility and a wry sense of humor.
In addition to his own varied work, Derek is also an editor and ghostwriter.