Donald Crews has written and illustrated many books for young children. His most famous works include Truck, which was chosen as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1981 and Freight Train which was chosen as a 1979 Honor Book. Although he has published more than twenty picture books, he has also worked as a freelance artist, photographer, and designer for magazines and adult books. Crews uses cameras and sketchbooks for collecting ideas. Donald Crews graduated from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Ann Jonas. They have two daughters, Nina and Amy. Crew's wife is also a freelance artist and designer.---by Amanda Husing