After graduating, Jon worked as teacher, writer of magazine, apartment painter, lifeguard and carpenter.
His book, ‘Time Warp Trio’ which is talks about the history has been adapted into a tv show.
In 2008, he has become the first and ever ‘National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature’ by the Librarians of Congress.
Jon has received a tons of rejection letters from the children’s publisher until his wife put him in touch with illustrator Lane Smith.
He is the founder of ‘Guys Read’ It’s the web-based on program that helps boys to read.