Martha Freeman was born in Southern California in the days when dinosaurs were still a threat. At least that's what her three grown children will tell you.

 

After graduating from Stanford University, Martha worked as a newspaper reporter, copy editor, substitute teacher, college lecturer, advertising copywriter and magazine writer before finding her true calling as a writer of children's books. She has since written 23 books for children.

 

Martha currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she enjoys writing, running, making pies, entertaining guests, walking her neighbors' dog, Franklin, and picking up litter.

Martha Freeman

• Website: www.marthafreeman.com/