John E. Hume, Jr. has been drawing since childhood-always with a sense of humor and whimsy. After receiving a BS from Buffalo State Teachers College, teaching, as well as art, became his passion. He has taught art to students from elementary grades through college, including Flagler College, in St. Johns County, Florida. John lives in Florida with his wife Anne, where he enjoys writing and illustrating stories about their nine cats, and where he can still balance a yardstick on his nose! Learn more about John and his books at JanneckBooks.com.