Ginny Neil

Ginny is an author/illustrator who lives on and works the family farm with her husband, two grown sons and their families, and too many dogs, horses, cats, chickens, sheep and cows to count. A life full of animals, both wild and tame, creates endless opportunities for adventures and misadventures which lead to articles, art, stories and picture books.

She has won regional prizes for her art, and her prose and poetry have been published in Highlights for Children, Nature Friend, Grit, Country Living, and Shenandoah Living Magazine. Ginny is also a columnist/illustrator/ contributing editor for Blue Ridge Country Magazine and a playwright for the Christian drama service, Skit Guys.

In addition to being honored as one of only 50 nominees for the National Education Foundation’s Teacher of Excellence Award for her expertise, creativity and innovation as a teacher, Ginny is also a Master Naturalist, a long-time blogger, a PAL member of SCBWI and a grateful writer who critiques long distance with friends found through her membership in 12x12.