Barbara Gervais CianciminoBarbara is a retired elementary school teacher who lives in New England with her husband, Jim, and their dog, Ty. Together, they have five children and ten grandchildren, who are the inspiration for her writing. She was born and raised in the city ofHartford, Connecticut, where she later spent twenty-four years teaching reading, writing, and science to grades three through eight. Still a teacher at heart, Barbara enjoys incorporating scientific facts about her characters into her stories.

Barbara graduated magna cum laude from Central Connecticut State University with a master's degree in elementary education. She has been a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators since 2015 and a member of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association since 2018. She is also the author of an award-winning children's picture book entitled Odonata: The Flying Jewel of Maiden Grass Pond, which won a Mom's Choice Award (Gold Award Recipient), the Story Monsters Approved for School Life Award, and the Purple Dragonfly Book Award for School Issues.

One of Barbara's talents is baking and creating character and wedding cakes for family and friends. She also loves spending time at the beach with her family and having adventures with her grandchildren. Read More Read Less