Joe Eckstein is the illustrator of over twenty books for children, including Herby Gets a Life, which he also authored. Originally from Ohio, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and has worked as a staff illustrator for a leading children's educational publisher. Joe currently lives in Florida and is married to the love of his life, Kristen. When not writing and illustrating books, he enjoys performing in local theatre, traveling, spending time with family and outdoors, and teaching art and theatre to school children. Learn more about Joe and his work at his web site, www.JoeEckstein.com.