Ms Hen

Ms. Hen has been writing all her life, but has been writing children's books since 2011 when she began to annually attend the Iowa Writers' Summer Festival.

She began writing the Lottie Gunderson, Girl Scientist books when she worked as an elementary library supervisor and was disappointed in the offerings for girls and boys. She -- and her students -- wanted to read books that featured a smart, spunky, principled, and interesting protagonist. Ms. Hen says, "Girls can be anything: scientists, mathematicians, astronauts. Girls are so much more than glittery princesses; they are self-reliant problem-solvers."

John Ball is a biography of the man who donated the land to establish the Grand Rapids, Michigan park and zoo that bears his name. His life was amazing -- he had Christmas dinner with a king, traveled across the United States, and walked unannounced into the White House to have a chat with the U.S. President.

Mackinac Island is a place that many wish to visit. Even those who have been there may not know how it's history helped to shape the United States. The book includes a walking tour, travel tips, and a bit of a scavenger hunt as well as historical and current information that will prove interesting and helpful for visitors as well as students who are writing a report on the special island.

Ms. Hen lives in Michigan, the Mitten State. She has two grown children, two grandchildren, and two kitties. Her favorite color is orange and she loves to travel.