Barbara Renner is an author and classroom presenter. She has written four picture books about a juvenile loon named Lonnie and three about Quincy the Quail. Her books contain facts and sounds so the reader can learn about the animals. Barbara and her husband have lived in Arizona for over 40 years, but visit Minnesota in the summer. This is where she became fascinated with the Common Loon and Trumpeter Swan. More information about Barbara can be found at www.RennerWrites.com.