Let's make this birthday one to remember.

57 years old (Born on August 31, 1967)

Happy Birthday, Kenneth Oppel! May your special day soar higher than the intrepid airship from Skybreaker—just don't forget a parachute in case someone brings out that blimp-sized birthday cake. It’s clear you’ve got adventure flowing through your veins, silver wings tucked into your imagination, and an emu somewhere lurking mischievously between the pages.

From thrilling us with bats navigating epic journeys in the Silverwing Saga to making our minds hum joyfully with Barnes and his brainy crew's antics—we're forever grateful you've filled shelves (and hearts) with adventures worth re-reading until birthdays come around again. Here's to more airborne escapades ahead!