Jim Benton
Jim K. Benton is an American illustrator and writer, born on October 31, 1960. He is best known for creating "It's Happy Bunny" and the "Dear Dumb Diary" series, which features the character Jamie Kelly. Benton's work spans various media, including books, greeting cards, and animated television shows like "The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs." His humor is often described as sarcastic and appeals to both middle-grade and older teen audiences. He has received numerous awards for his work, including LIMA International Licensing Awards and Gryphon Awards. Benton lives in Michigan with his wife and two children.
Awards
['Gryphon Award honor book', 'LIMA International Licensing Award', 'Eleanor Cameron Award', 'Eisner Award Nominee', 'National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award', 'National Parenting Publications Awards GOLD MEDAL', 'Austin ADDY Awards', 'Inkpot Award']
Notable Works
["It's Happy Bunny", 'Dear Dumb Diary', 'Franny K. Stein', 'Catwad', 'SpyDogs']
