Bill Shea is the debut author and illustrator of A Grandpa Joe Day! In addition to being an artist, Bill is a former Madison Avenue creative director and was the original creative director at Autism Speaks, where he helped the organization become the leading autism charity in the country. Bill also produces videos for non-profits A Grandpa Joe Day! is based on a true story about positivity and love that Bill experienced first-hand when he was a boy. Bill lives in Northern Westchester with his husband and their three dogs Sherlock, Dodger, and Jackson. Bill wrote this book in honor of his grandfather, Joe. This book is dedicated to Bill's grandfather, Joe, who never gave up on a mission in the spirit of sharing love and creating lasting memories. One of Bill's favorite hobbies is riding rollercoasters.