Keim, J. S.: - "J. S. (Judith) Keim, a USA Today Best-selling Author, was born and raised in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Idaho with her husband and two Dachshunds, Wally and Kacy, and other members of her family. While she was growing up, books were always present - being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. Information from the books was shared in conversation, giving everyone in the family a thirst for sharing ideas. Perhaps that is why she was drawn to the idea of writing stories early on. She particularly loves to write children's books about characters who have interesting, fun, and exciting experiences with creatures both real and fantastical, and who learn to see the world in a different way. Books filled with fantasy, fun, and danger."