Betty Patterson"Betty Thomas Patterson grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana. She received a B.S. degree from Nicholls State University and a M.Ed. degree from Southern University and A&M College. She and her husband live in Oxnard, California. She has been a tacher, counselor, and department chair. She was inspired to write this book because she thinks more students would attend college if it is introduced to young readers." Read More Read Less