Mary Ann KerlAward-winning author, Mary Ann Kerl grew up in Glenham, South Dakota. She graduated high school then attended South Dakota State University and began her studies in Journalism and Family Consumer Science. For twenty years, she worked as a newspaper crrespondent, first for Tulsa World and then for The Daily Oklahoman. She has a doctoral degree in e-learning.Mary Ann has published books, articles and short stories for all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens. She sold over 2,000 articles and short stories to over 100 publishers, including Writer's Digest, Jack and Jill, Children's Digest, Home Life and others. She received an award for Go Ahead! Kick Me Out of School! from the Oklahoma Writers Federation. Read More Read Less