Elma Schemenauer was born near Elbow, Saskatchewan, where prairie life and her Mennonite roots sparked her imagination. After teaching for several years, Elma pursued a career in p...view moreElma Schemenauer was born near Elbow, Saskatchewan, where prairie life and her Mennonite roots sparked her imagination. After teaching for several years, Elma pursued a career in publishing and became the author of more than 75 books as well as numerous articles. When she's not writing, Elma enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with her family, and walking hillside trails near her home in Kamloops, British Columbia.view less