Gretchen HeinrichGretchen Heinrich is a Michigan author and a graduate of Oakland University, where she studied Communications. Inspired by the friendship she shared with her grandmother, Gretchen wrote Strong Strings to teach children about the importance of buildin and maintaining strong personal relationships. She lives with her husband and dog in Metro Detroit and loves banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, baseball, and creating something from nothing with power tools. Learn more at www.gretchenheinrich.com. Read More Read Less