BERNETTE FORD is a pioneering editor, who has often paved the way. Her Just For You! series launched the careers of many children s book creators of color. As an author, her stories, help children embrace early transitions, explore their trials and successes and celebrate their desire to dance and dream. She is the author titles such as First Snow (Holiday House), No More Diapers for Ducky! (Boxer Books) and Ballet Kitty (Boxer Books).