Jean Derespina has been a creative writer for many years. She published her first picture book, The Famous Phoebe of Long Island: Phoebe’s Adventures at Sailors Haven, in 2021. Jean’s second picture book, The Famous Phoebe of Long Island: Phoebe’s Boat Trip to Montauk, was released in early 2023. Jean and her husband, Frank, spent about twenty years boating along the south shore of Long Island. Their amazing pup, Phoebe, accompanied them for most of that time. In addition to writing, Jean’s favorite activity is reading her stories to children.