Chris caught the “writing bug” in the fifth grade when she was first introduced to creative writing. Ever since then, she has wanted to be a published author and see her books in the library. Her passion for reading and writing led to a teaching career where she was actively involved in the Young Author’s program. Chris loved incorporating books into her own class’s course of study and later wrote the BEING BREE chapter book series to supplement a school’s Social Emotional Learning curriculum. Chris lives with her husband and family in the Cleveland, Ohio area where she was born and raised. She is a member of SCBWI and is actively involved in local critique groups. As her three children are growing older and attending college, Chris looks forward to less time cleaning and doing laundry and more free time reading, writing, and playing Candy Crush.