Sherrie A. Bakelar has been writing since she was a young child, tackling her first novel-length piece when she was twelve years old. She grew up to be a storyteller and an educator. Her passion is teaching young children to read. Sherrie loves stories in all formats, from music, to games, to books and movies. Her hobbies include travel, photography, birdwatching, graphic design, playing video games, and writing. She lives in the Intermountain West with her family and a small menagerie of dogs, cats, and fish.