Jerry Piasecki is the author of 13 published novels for young readers. His background includes over 15 years with the United Nations, including work in the areas of humanitarian affairs, women’s empowerment, children’s rights, and UN Radio News. His novel Marie in the Shadow of the Lion was the first novel ever to be published by the United Nations.For over 25 years, he worked as a broadcast journalist internationally, as well as in New York and Detroit. His experience includes 14 years as the creative director at a mid-sized advertising/marketing agency.Jerry has one daughter, Amanda; and two grandsons, Ben and Harry. He and his wife, Wendy Rollin, currently live in Connecticut and Michigan with their Boston Terrier, Tima.