Bio

Patrick McDonnell is a native of New Jersey. He received the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1999 and Strip of the Year in 1997. A dedicated animal advocate and Genesis Award recipient, Patrick 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 was recently elected to the board of directors of the Charles M. Schulz Museum.