Here at Weekly Reader, we have a giant chalkboard in the middle of the office that we hardly ever use. We also have a highly talented chalk artist who doubles as Writing magazine's highly talented Art Director. Every once in awhile, Jeff (that's the tall, bearded man's name) seizes the day and paints us a pretty picture. He usually does this very early in the morning or late after work when no one is around. But we all know it's him. He gives our chalkboard purpose. He sheds great art on our magazine and colors our words with snazzy layouts.

Jeff believes that 2006 is the year of the reader. Jeff is an awfully wise man... and for a Red Sox fan, that's saying a lot.