ME Ryan is an author, illustrator and professional model. People often mistakenly assume that he won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal which are all understandable, although in fact he has declined these awards. People also often mistake him for Tom Selleck, which he his not. He is much more handsome. (see author photo).  The author’s work can often be found at www.northchesternews.com