Jared Bilski Title: Freelance writer and comic Education: Penn State University Location: Philadelphia, PA Jared Bilski is a writer and comic who has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney's, and Parents. Experience Bilski authors the longform newsletter, River People Rebuild, which he started after his family home was destroyed in 2021 by Hurricane Ida. The newsletter chronicles the personal story about the effects of natural disasters. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.