Jason Lethcoe

Jason Lethcoe is the author and illustrator of several books, including the Zoom's Academy series. Prior to writing and illustrating books, Mr. Lethcoe is also a director, animator, and storyboard artist who has worked for the past 22 years in the Hollywood animation industry for several studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures Animation for which he is currently employed. His work has been included in such features as The Little Mermaid and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He is the recipient of several awards including the Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration - Paperback Book for his most recent series,The Mysterious Mr. Spines. He does most of his writing on his 30-foot sail boat called The Moon and lives in California with his wife and his three kids. There are rumors that he is affiliated with a mysterious society of adventurers called the Brotherhood of Thaumaturgic Cartographers, but he refuses to elaborate on his involvement for fear of divulging their secrets.

Born: January 1, 1967 (Age 57) in Portland, Oregon, USA