Jef Mallett

Jef Mallett began publishing a daily strip in a local newspaper while in high school. Art permeated his life and prompted him to become a graphic artist, first for theGrand Rapids PressandFlint Journalnewspapers, then later an art director and editorial cartoonist for Booth Newspapers'Capital Bureau. Along the way, Jef also began illustrating children's books, includingDangerous Dan, which he also wrote, and books for authors such as Mitch Albom. Jef and his wife/letterer/editor live in Lansing, Mich.