Bio
I have always wanted to be a children's book author/illustrator and am thrilled to have done that for many years.
​Growing up in New York City, many of the places I loved were also in the books that I loved - The Plaza, Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum, the Zoo, and East 88th Street. It was a world I wanted to be a part of. My mother loved reading to me and sharing her insights on how the illustrations enhanced the stories.
When I was a bit older I would spend hours in my room writing tremendously original stories about boys being saved from wells by their heroic dogs. Even though I tried my best, I drew terrible pictures to go with them.
I attended Parsons School of Design, where I finally did learn to draw. After graduating with a BFA, I earned my Montessori degree from Bank Street College and taught preschool for several years.
All this led to my dreams coming true. It's been a privilege to write and illustrate books for children.
Currently, I live in the Mid-Hudson Valley with my husband and dog. Our daughter lives on a farm in Ithaca with her husband and lots of animals.
