Matthew Jacob is a public health consultant who has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed journal articles about health communication or policy. A former journalist, he has authored two books, both of them with his older brother Mark. Published in 2010,… Continue Reading
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Jacob, Mark
Mark Jacob, former metro editor of The Chicago Tribune and former Sunday editor of The Chicago Sun-Times, is the co-author of 10 books, mostly about history. Mark writes the Stop the Presses newsletter about media and politics at stopthepresses.news. He… Continue Reading
Brosgol, Vera
Vera Brosgol was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1984 and moved to the United States when she was five. Her three graphic novels — “Anya’s Ghost,” “Be Prepared” and “Plain Jane and the Mermaid” — were published by First Second.… Continue Reading
Gessner, David
David Gessner is the author of “The Book of Flaco: The World’s Most Famous Bird,” and many other books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir and environmentalism, including The New York Times best-selling “All the Wild That Remains.”… Continue Reading
Aldridge, David
David Aldridge is a senior columnist for The Athletic, primarily covering the NBA and Washington, D.C., sports. The Athletic is a digital subscription sports website now operating through The New York Times Company, and has more than 1.2 million subscribers… Continue Reading
Kenney, John
John Kenney is the author of three novels, including the forthcoming “I See You’ve Called in Dead,” and four books of poetry. His first novel, “Truth In Advertising,” won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. He is also the author… Continue Reading
JOHO
Joanna Ho (JOHO), hailing from a lineage of cat butlers, earned her B.F.A. from George Mason University. Her artistry and lineage showcased in “Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat,” captures hearts by melding her profound feline connection with illustration. She is also… Continue Reading
Katz, Alan
Alan Katz has written 50+ highly acclaimed books for kids, including “Take Me Out of the Bathtub” (now in its 25th year!), “Got Your Nose!,” “Oops!,” “Zooloween,” “The Funniest Joke Book Ever for Kids,” and “The Funniest Animal Joke Book… Continue Reading
Lin, Grace
Grace Lin is the award-winning and best-selling author and illustrator of “Chinese Menu,” “When the Sea Turned to Silver,” “Starry River of the Sky,” “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,” “The Year of the Dog,” “The Year of the Rat,”… Continue Reading
Martin, Madeline
Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and international best-selling author of historical fiction with books that have been translated into over 25 different languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr.… Continue Reading