Featuring: Jon Scieszka
Biography:
* His last name is pronounced "SHEH-SKA"
* Born September 8, 1954 in Flint,
Michigan.
* Is one of six boys in his family
* Before becoming a writer, he:
>went to a military academy
>studied to be a doctor
>got his Bachelor's degree in writing
>got a Master of Fine Arts degree
>worked as a lifeguard
>worked as a carpenter
>painted houses
>taught 1st through 8th grade
* He now works with his friend Lane Smith,
who illustrates many of his books.
* Lives with his wife Jeri, daughter Casey,
and son Jake in Brooklyn, New York.
Judy Sierra