Saul Goodman Actor Bob Odenkirk to Pen a Children's Book, Inspired by His Two Offspring
Bob Odenkirk, the beloved actor known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is set to release a new book titled "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes" in October 2023. The book, a collaborative effort with his children, Erin and Nate, promises to be a delightful addition to children's literature.
Odenkirk's faith in his children's abilities was instrumental in the project. He wanted to retain the pure silliness in what the children had written to preserve the "written with a kid" feel. Erin, who will be the illustrator for the book at the age of 22, described the experience as empowering.
The title of the book is derived from a blanket name given by Nate, which was not ordinary. The book was inspired by a bedtime ritual where Bob wrote poems with his children when they were young. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Erin and Nate asked Bob about the old poems, which led to the idea of turning them into a book.
Erin stated that the new poems in "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes" read like smart poems with a kids' sense of fun. The collection features new poems in addition to the original ones. Bob announced the book on Twitter on February 13, 2023.
While the publisher information is not explicitly provided, it is known that Bob Odenkirk published a children's poetry collection titled "Zilot" in 2023, possibly related or an earlier version of this book. However, the most recent book co-written with his daughter is dated August 8, 2025.
In addition to his literary endeavours, Odenkirk will also star in and act as executive producer for the AMC series, Lucky Hank, set to debut on March 19. With his diverse talents and strong family bonds, Odenkirk continues to captivate audiences in various forms of media.
- Bob Odenkirk's upcoming book, "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes", which is a collection of poems he wrote with his children, is not only a delightful addition to children's literature but also a testament to the power of family entertainment.
- Erin, who will be the illustrator for "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes", has found the creative process deeply empowering, as the book maintains the original written-with-a-kid charm of her childhood poems.
