Drew Daywalt is an American author, illustrator, and filmmaker. He is best known for his children's books, including The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. He has also written and illustrated several other books, including The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House. Daywalt has also written and directed several short films, including The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House. He has also written and directed the feature film, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, which was released in 2020. Daywalt is also an avid photographer and has had his work featured in several publications, including National Geographic and The New York Times. He has also been featured in several television shows, including The Today Show and Good Morning America. Daywalt is passionate about inspiring children to read and write, and he often visits schools to talk to students about his books and his creative process. He also hosts writing workshops for children and adults, and he has been a guest speaker at several conferences and events.