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T.J. Robshaw

Michelle Birdsong wrote song lyrics in the 1970s, which were recorded by Edwin Birdsong and Roy Ayers. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Creative Writing from SUNY Empire and is a member of t...view moreMichelle Birdsong wrote song lyrics in the 1970s, which were recorded by Edwin Birdsong and Roy Ayers. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Creative Writing from SUNY Empire and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Michelle is the proud mother of Robin Birdsong, Singh Birdsong, Melanie Murphy and Tony Williams; and is very pleased to be the grandmother of Jindara Michelle, Seth Wynn, Tony Jr., Madelyn Marie and Aja. She lives in New York with her husband of twenty-six years, Michael Speer. Robin Birdsong has been collaborating with her mother since she was a zygote. Robin attended Hampshire College, Sarah Lawrence and SUNY. She has lived in New York, London, Paris, Luxembourg, Holland and India. She traveled extensively as a member of the Children as Teachers of Peace organization to Nicaragua, Belize and China. Robin is working on her MFA in Art at Goddard College in Vermont. Thomas J. (T.J.) Robshaw, born in 1983 in the English town of Huddersfield, grew up in nearby Rotherham. He studied Graphic Arts at Liverpool John Moores University, graduated in 2005, and is currently a professional illustrator. Thomas was introduced to “Sneasy The Greasy” at a chance meeting with Robin during a London art show. He was thrilled at the opportunity to illustrate his first-ever children’s picture book. View more of his work online @www.tjrobshaw.com or contact him: tjrobshaw_illustration@blueyonder.co.uk.view less