John Repplinger is an author, illustrator, artist, photographer, hiker, rock hound, and librarian. He has served as the Science Librarian at Willamette University since 2002, and while not roving the stacks or helping with student research, he enjoys reading and writing middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) novels.
His artistic passions span watercolors, acrylic paints, colored pencils, pastel chalks, graphic design, and photography. Some of his other hobbies include playing board and card games, watching movies, and baking. You may find him at a soccer field, basketball court, school concerts, performances, or recitals of his three children.