About the Author

Mark K. Shriver is president of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and senior advisor at Save the Children in Washington, D.C. A New York Times bestselling author, he also wrote the Christopher Award-winning books A Good Man, and 10 Hidden Heroes.

​Jeanne Shriver lives in Bethesda with her husband, Mark. After working for Merrill Lynch and American Express, she left the corporate world after 10 years to raise their three children. She has served on several non-profit and independent school boards since 1994 and is an active volunteer for several non-profits in her community.

Reviews

Pairs of People is an amazing illustration of what can be accomplished when people work together! The beautiful illustrations provide unlimited opportunities for adults and children to engage in rich conversations about helping others. The unique and fun way that math is included in the book makes learning fun. Pairs of People is a great book for pre-school, kindergarten and early elementary classrooms. - Debra S. Beeler, Director, Hoosier Uplands Children's Services

Pairs of People is a fun, joyful celebration of friendship, community, and diversity that shows kids how teamwork can bring people together to make a difference in their communities. Reading this interactive book is not only fun but it also empowers our kids to know that no matter how old they are or how big or small the act is, pairing up for change makes our world a better place. - Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt

Mark and Jeanne Shriver's rollicking, engaging, Pairs of People, will have your little ones cozying up to count by two--and jumping up to help their neighbors. I can't wait to share and read aloud this treasure of a book! - Jennifer Garner, actress and producer

I am delighted to celebrate a new children's book, Pairs of People written by my brother Mark and his wonderful wife, Jeanne! It is a vibrant, whimsical, and fun read-aloud that celebrates the power of working together to help others. Pairs of People is a book that can change a child's life today, tomorrow, and beyond. I can't wait to read it with all the little ones in my life. Congratulations, Jeanne and Mark! - Maria Shriver, journalist

Inviting others to engage in service work, Pairs of People is an inspiring picture book that celebrates community spirit, friendship, and the joy of helping others. - Clarion Reviews

Written by a great pair who do a pair of wonderful things in this delightful children's book: First Mark and Jeanne highlight the power of working together to help others, and then they manage to sneak in some math! We're hoping Brad will finally learn his multiplication tables now! - Kim Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley