Alan MacDonald (born in 1958 in Watford) is a children's writer living in Nottingham, England.
Alan MacDonald has worked in a team of writers on TV shows such as Tweenies, Horrid Henry and Fimbles. He is also the author of a number of books including the popular Dirty Bertie series with illustrator David Roberts, other works include The Sign of the Angel, Beware of the Bears and Pig in a Wig. He also wrote Gavin Peacock's biography, and many plays in his earlier career.