DAVID STOGDILL is a former educator who has dedicated his career to promoting literacy. He is the author of six custom children's mascot books, including titles such as Boomer, Indiana Pacers, New Jersey Devils and NJ Devil's Healthy Hat Trick, 50 Years of Padres Baseball: A Tale by the Swingin' Friar, Mini Hugo's B-Ball Dreams, and Hugo, Charlotte Hornets. Notably, he also wrote Venni Venom, Hornets Venom GT (NBA2K) as well as Belayed Gratification: Waiting Until the Fur Flies Your Way, a memoir about his mascot career. With a nineteen-year tenure in the mascot industry, David's career covered various arenas, from the collegiate ranks to the Arena Football league, the National Football League, Nippon Professional Baseball League, and the National Basketball League. Though he has "hung up the fur" and retired from the spotlight, his passion for performance and advocacy for literacy remain intact. Residing in North Carolina, David shares his life with his beloved wife, daughter, and three dogs.