Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell, a"New York Times" best-selling author, is a native of New Jersey. He received the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1999, and "Mutts" was named Strip of the Year in 1997. A dedicated animal advocate and Genesis Award recipient, McDonnell regularly lends his talents to animal protection groups and issues, including the Humane Society of the United States, where he serves on the national board of directors. McDonnell is also on the board of directors of the Charles M. Schulz Museum.