Dwayne Anthony Smith is the author of Squirrelly McNut goes to school, he currently resides with his wonderful wife Lauri who he married in 1995 and their rescued dogs. Dwayne graduated from Topeka-Tilton High School in Mississippi, but is originally from south Louisiana where he went to Jean Lafitte Elementary School. Yep, named after the famous Pirate. Do you know what a pirate’s favorite letter in the alphabet is? It’s “RRR!”
Growing up on the bayou, his grandfather Henry Vinet always made sure he had interesting pets, like turtles, baby alligators and neutral rats. Those are basically swamp rats with two big orange front teeth. Oh, he had dogs too…
Dwayne’s father-in-law Bill Crumm, Arizona fast-pitch softball hall of famer who won the world championships in 1970 and 1974 has also been a huge source of inspiration for him. This all around great dad instilled the credibility, strong work ethic, and values that he has today.
