I was born in Syracuse, NY, but most of my early growing up was in Maine
and Massachusetts. My mother was an artist and librarian. My father was a
Naval engineer who also worked in electronics and liked to put together small
inventions, ship models and toys. Both of my parents had a wonderful sense of
humor and fun, which made for a lot of happy memories. There were always
stories to enjoy around the dinner table, and we sang when we drove anywhere.
We moved a lot with the Navy. I went to 12 different elementary schools
and four high schools, which didn't seem all that unusual at the time. Every
spring and fall, I'm still ready to go somewhere and meet new people,
although I've lived in Northern California for a long time now. My husband is an
architect, and we have two grown children, a son who lives nearby and a
daughter who has special needs and lives with us. No dogs or cats at the
moment, but we live on a hill and share our back yard with deer, raccoons,
possums, skunks and squirrels.
and Massachusetts. My mother was an artist and librarian. My father was a
Naval engineer who also worked in electronics and liked to put together small
inventions, ship models and toys. Both of my parents had a wonderful sense of
humor and fun, which made for a lot of happy memories. There were always
stories to enjoy around the dinner table, and we sang when we drove anywhere.
We moved a lot with the Navy. I went to 12 different elementary schools
and four high schools, which didn't seem all that unusual at the time. Every
spring and fall, I'm still ready to go somewhere and meet new people,
although I've lived in Northern California for a long time now. My husband is an
architect, and we have two grown children, a son who lives nearby and a
daughter who has special needs and lives with us. No dogs or cats at the
moment, but we live on a hill and share our back yard with deer, raccoons,
possums, skunks and squirrels.
I've been writing and drawing for as long as I can remember - folding,
stapling and gluing small books together. I have a BA degree from Ohio
University, which let me have a double major in both English and art, and also a
Diploma in Spanish Studies from the University of Madrid. When I have time,
I paint. I also doodle a lot and fill up small notebooks with word-play and
ideas. I use Micron pens and keep two daily journals, one in pictures (cartoons,
really), and one in writing. This has been fun.
I've written and/or illustrated over 30 books for children; two
non-fiction books for adults, two newspaper comic panels, a children's
newsletter, "The Letter Bear," and assorted poetry. I've also worked as a
free-lance artist and taught workshops. On a nine-to-five schedule, I've been
both a medical social worker and a children's art teacher.
stapling and gluing small books together. I have a BA degree from Ohio
University, which let me have a double major in both English and art, and also a
Diploma in Spanish Studies from the University of Madrid. When I have time,
I paint. I also doodle a lot and fill up small notebooks with word-play and
ideas. I use Micron pens and keep two daily journals, one in pictures (cartoons,
really), and one in writing. This has been fun.
I've written and/or illustrated over 30 books for children; two
non-fiction books for adults, two newspaper comic panels, a children's
newsletter, "The Letter Bear," and assorted poetry. I've also worked as a
free-lance artist and taught workshops. On a nine-to-five schedule, I've been
both a medical social worker and a children's art teacher.
Books are a joy, and I feel fortunate to be doing the same kind of happy
folding. stapling. glueing and drawing which I loved at the age of five. I'm
grateful for The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, for all
of the creative people around me, and for my enthusiastic fifth grade art
teacher who thought I could be published some day, "...If you'll just keep
working and working and working at it!".
folding. stapling. glueing and drawing which I loved at the age of five. I'm
grateful for The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, for all
of the creative people around me, and for my enthusiastic fifth grade art
teacher who thought I could be published some day, "...If you'll just keep
working and working and working at it!".
Teachers often ask for a "likes" list apart from writing. I guess mine
would include water - lakes, oceans, steams and puddles; also, sunny beaches
or sunny anywhere. Add the American Southwest and almost all animals. I like
bright spring colors, too, and whimsical art, making toys, finding interesting
rocks, and exploring mysteries like "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster. Oh - and
fun things to paint like straw hats and striped socks. Best? Having good times
with children and being with cheerful, thoughtful adults, all ages.
would include water - lakes, oceans, steams and puddles; also, sunny beaches
or sunny anywhere. Add the American Southwest and almost all animals. I like
bright spring colors, too, and whimsical art, making toys, finding interesting
rocks, and exploring mysteries like "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster. Oh - and
fun things to paint like straw hats and striped socks. Best? Having good times
with children and being with cheerful, thoughtful adults, all ages.
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