"HOW WE GOT TO THE MOON" by John Rocco
Name HOW WE GOT TO THE MOON" John Rocco Sindy Ramirez, Yahir Mendoza, Soenna Racz, Alexa Morga, Minh Nguyen Biography: Early Life and Education John Rocco is an acclaimed American author and illustrator best known for his contributions to children's literature. Born on July 9, 1967, in Providence, Rhode Island, Rocco grew up passionate about storytelling and art. His journey into the creative world began with a love for comic books, fantasy novels, and classic illustrations, which shaped his distinctive style. Rocco attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and later continued his studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. These formative years honed his skills as an illustrator and set the foundation for a career in fine art and commercial illustration. John Rocco at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Success Stories Conference in 2008. Career Highlights Before delving into children's books, Rocco worked as an art d...