Ruth McNally Barshaw (Author and Illustrator) grew up in the Detroit area, where she began drawing pictures to go with famous stories and kept sketch journals of her childhood. As an adult, she discovered that writing and illustrating kids’ books was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Now living in Lansing, Michigan with her family and two dogs, she pushes herself to do a better job on each book.
Books include: The Ellie McDoodle Diaries (series), Leopold the Lion
Website: www.ruthexpress.com
Ruth McNally Barshaw (Author and Illustrator) grew up in the Detroit area, where she began drawing pictures to go with famous stories and kept sketch journals of her childhood. As an adult, she discovered that writing and illustrating kids’ books was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Now living in Lansing, Michigan with her family and two dogs, she pushes herself to do a better job on each book.
Books include: The Ellie McDoodle Diaries (series), Leopold the Lion
Website: www.ruthexpress.com
