Author/Illustrator John Rocco

Rocco writes and illustrates picture books and novels for children as well as illustrating books for older readers. His awards include his<em> New York Times</em> Bestselling picture book <em>Blackout</em>, which received the Caldecott Honor. He is also the illustrator for Rick Riordan’s blockbuster series,<em> Percy Jackson and the Olympians</em>, <em>The Kane Chronicles</em>, and <em>Heroes of Olympus</em>. Sponsored by the graduate program in children's literature and children's book illustration.