Ben Grimaldi was born and raised in North Providence, Rhode Island and graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. New York. He has been acting, writing, and creating since he had graduated and has worked in New York City for several years. Ben now lives in New Jersey with his wife Renee and baby Benjamin. Jr. This is his first published book and it features illustrations by his twin nieces, Kailyn and Sophia Bianchi and nephew Nicholas Bianchi.