Richard Happy ChakolisRichard "Happy" Chakolis has always had a vivid imagination, and he has been telling and writing stories since he was a child. Happy grew up in northern Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis North Community High School, where he loved to create comicsand draw graffiti. Happy's parents, Richard and Francine Chakolis, were both educators and that greatly impacted his own career path. Happy has led a 28-year career in the field of education and enjoys working with students from all backgrounds. Little Sahara goes to Dugsi! is his first children's book, and it will not be his last. Read More Read Less