John "Jack" P Curtin, Jr. is from Litchfield NH, an Eagle Scout, and a Merrimack College student. He also illustrated and co-authored four children's books: Rhio Saves the Big Day!, Rhio Saves the Big Project!, Rhio Saves Christmas!, and Monkey and Duck Find Some Luck! To date, he has read to over 2,500 students, at more than thirty-five elementary schools and local libraries.