John W McGeeThe illustrator is a native of Monett, Missouri, graduating from Harding University in 1975 and serving more than 40 years as an art educator. Winning a Teacher of the Year award in 2004, McGee has had dozens of students win statewide art awards. A fee-lance artist himself, he has won a variety of art competitions and was named the 2nd Best Political Cartoonist in his state. Not limited to art, McGee is also a longtime sports writer having won over 30 state awards for his efforts including best sports column and best feature. Read More Read Less