TERRY PIERCE is the author of nineteen children's books, her most recent works being BLACKBERRY BANQUET (Sylvan Dell Publishing), a sweet pick for young readers everywhere. Her other books include TAE KWON DO! (Random House Step-Into-Reading, 2007 Bank Street College Best Children's Books),MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES (Picture Window Book, AEP Distinguished Achievement Award), and books for young readers about Hawaii. A former Montessori teacher, she now writes full-time, teaches children's writing workshops and is a visiting author to elementary schools. To learn more about Terry, please visit her at http://www.terrypiercebooks.com or http://www.terrypierce.blogspot.com