New York Times bestselling illustrator Dan Santat, a Society of Illustrators' The Original Art Silver Medal winner and the 2015 Caldecott Medal recipient, is the author/illustrator of The Adventures Of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Sidekicks And The Illustrator Of Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.