Angela Wilkes is an award-winning writer and editor renowned for lively, engaging books children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way -- a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world. Her long list of titles spans a diverse range of topics including "My First Nature Book;" "Simple Science;" "The Big Book of Dinosaurs;" "My World, Your World;" and "The Best Book of Ballet,
Annie Heminway teaches grammar, creative writing, translation, African cinema, classic and Francophone literature at the SCPS of New York University. She is also a translator and an editor for Francophone publishers. In 2006 she was awarded the Chevalier de L?Ordre des Palmes Acad?miques by the French government in recognition of her work in promoting the study of French.