Rand Rubin is the author of The Adventures of Herman, A Very Special Parrot—a story about a small bird who feels different, but discovers friendship, kindness, and where he belongs.

Rand was born in Los Angeles and raised in Burbank, California, at a time when kids played outside until dark and neighbors knew each other by name.

From an early age, he worked—first at a car wash, then in a restaurant, and later selling shoes. Those experiences shaped how he understands people: how to listen, how to connect, and how to earn trust.

He later became a trial lawyer and eventually a Superior Court judge. Throughout his career, one lesson stayed constant—people connect to stories that feel honest and real.