Nancy WilkinsonNancy Wilkinson believes every person is an artist. Her hope is that whoever reads this book will be inspired to pick up a brush and paint what they love. Nancy loves her dogs. So it made perfect sense to illustrate a story modeled on her dog, in theplace she loves, Tucson. A native of Los Angeles, she spent most of her life teaching the arts in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She and her husband and doggies moved to Tucson six years ago. They enjoy the sunshine and the welcoming people who live in the Southwest. With a Masters in Arts Education, Nancy currently teaches art in the Tucson Unified School District. She has also been awarded two Fulbright Scholarships to India and South Africa. Maybe Charlie will get lost (and found!) there too. Read More Read Less