Guys Write for Guys Read is a book featuring short stories and illustrations put together by author Jon Scieszka for his Guys Read literacy program. The book is designed for young males, and features a male-exclusive list of contributors. Along with authors and illustrators Walter Dean Myers, Dan Gutman, Chris Crutcher, Avi, Dav Pilkey, Stephen King, Daniel Pinkwater, Jerry Spinelli, Will Hobbs, Chris Van Allsburg, Laurence Yep, and Lane Smith; Brian Jacques made a contribution to the book, where proceeds go to the Guys Read program.