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Michael Kogge

Michael Kogge is an author, comic book writer, and screenwriter. He is a frequent collaborator with Lucasfilm, Lucas Arts, Activision, and Blizzard. Kogge was the recipient of the National Hispanic Media Coalition's Television Writer's Fellowship and was also a distinguished Fulbright Scholar. He is known for his work on Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Incredibuilds: Star Wars: Millenium Falcon Deluxe Book and Model Set, and Star Wars The Force Awakens Junior Novel. 
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Junior Novel
Star Wars Rebels: Battle to the End
Star Wars Rebels: Ezra's Duel with Danger
Star Wars Rebels: Droids in Distress
Star Wars Rebels: The Rebellion Begins
Star Wars Rebels: Rise of the Rebels

Books

Stories of Jedi and Sith
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Junior Novel
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Junior Novel
Star Wars Rebels: Battle to the End
Star Wars Rebels: Ezra's Duel with Danger
Star Wars Rebels: Droids in Distress
Star Wars Rebels: The Rebellion Begins
Star Wars Rebels: Rise of the Rebels

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