Barbara Herkert is the author of three picture book biographies. She has a background in biology and fine art, and received a MFA in writing for children and young adults from Haml...view moreBarbara Herkert is the author of three picture book biographies. She has a background in biology and fine art, and received a MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. She lives in Port Ludlow, Washington, on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, with a variety of wildlife as neighbors.view less