He is also the author of the popular picture books about Rotten Ralph and JACK’S BLACK BOOK, the latest in his acclaimed series of semiautobiographical story collections featuring his alter ego, Jack Henry. His book HOLE IN MY LIFE was a Robert Seibert Honor Book and a Michael J. Printz Honor Book. Jack lives with his family in Boston, Massachusetts. You can read more about him online at www.jackgantos.com. SELECTED TITLES The Joey Pigza series, including JOEY PIGZA SWALLOWED THE KEY The Jack Henry series, including JACK ADRIFT: Fourth Grade Without a Clue The Rotten Ralph series, including THE NINE LIVES OF ROTTEN RALPH HOLE IN MY LIFE THE LOVE CURSE OF THE RUMBAUGHS JON SCIESZKA (editor and coauthor, “Your Question for Author Here”) has been writing books for children ever since he took time off from his career as an elementary school teacher. He wanted to create funny books that kids would want to read. Once he got going, he never stopped. He is the author of numerous picture books, middle grade series, and even a memoir.
