Jeff Mack grew up in Syracuse, New York, where he spent most of his time drawing comic books and building haunted houses in the basement. Since 2003, he's written and/or illustrated more than forty picture books, chapter books, and early readers. Some of his books have been awarded Junior Library Guild Selections, New York Public Library Best Books of the Year, Bank Street Books of the Year, and various state awards, including the Colorado Bell and three Texas 2x2 awards. Now based in Massachusetts, Jeff travels nationally and internationally to visit schools and libraries, sharing his passion for creating books with young readers, writers, and artists.
"★ ""An inspiring and empowering manifesto for young creators."" - Kirkus, starred review ★ ""A thoughtful look at art that will likely motivate budding artists to trust their creative intuition."" - Horn Book Magazine, starred review ""Mack has created an accessible guide for aspiring artists to learn about global art history, harness their creativity, and seek inspiration in their everyday lives."" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"