OCSAR® WINNING SONGWRITER DEAN PITCHFORD DEBUTS YOUNG ADULT NOVEL “THE BIG ONE-OH”

LOS ANGELES (Mar. 2007) – Oscar® Award-winning songwriter Dean Pitchford today announced the release of his first novel, “The Big One-Oh.” Destined to become a classic, this young adult story invites readers to enter the world of friendless and fatherless Charley Maplewood as he plans a birthday party for himself to celebrate his big one-oh. Even with one disaster following another until Charley’s big day ends up becoming a full-blown catastrophe, it also turns into the best birthday a kid could ever hope for.

“The Big One-Oh” is already receiving critical acclaim and accolades from fellow author/entertainers. From Kirkus Reviews: “Sure to be a big hit with readers… ‘The Big One-Oh’ succeeds brilliantly.” Jamie Lee Curtis raves that “The Big One-Oh” is “a funny and triumphant journey of self discovery.” John Lithgow feels “this book is captivating, hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking.”

For anyone who is…ever was…or ever plans to be 10, “The Big One-Oh” is a novel which booklovers of any age can relate to and enjoy. The novel is published by the P.G. Putnam’s Sons and available for MSRP $15.99 at all major book retailers including Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and Borders. For additional information on “The Big One-Oh,” please visit www.thebigoneoh.com

About Dean Pitchford
Hawaii native Dean Pitchford is an award-winning lyricist, winning the Oscar® and Golden Globe for "Fame". Throughout his career, he has also been nominated for four Academy Awards, five Grammys and two Tony Awards. An acclaimed songwriter, with hundreds of hit songs including “Fame”, “Let's Hear It for the Boy”, “Footloose” and “All the Man That I Need”, his talents also include screenwriting (“Footoose,” “Sing”), acting (Broadway productions “Godspell,” “Pippin”) and directing (HBO's “Bloodbrothers”). Currently residing in Los Angeles, “The Big One-Oh” is Pitchford’s first novel. For additional information about the author, please visit his website at www.deanpitchford.com