About John Soleas John Soleas is an illustrator, animator and director. He enjoys telling bad jokes, writing stories and taking apart old electronics. In his free time you can find him building things, looking for snacks and attempting to sleep. Books by John Soleas A Year on the Road to Nowhere Inuktitut Edition by (author) Jessie Hale illustrated by John Soleas Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3 A Year on the Road to Nowhere English Edition by (author) Jessie Hale illustrated by John Soleas Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3