Cindy Lurie is the author of three children's picture books: Caroline and Her Tiny Red House, Sashi and Sam, and Together in My Heart. She is also the author of two Christian poetry books: Come to the Quiet and From the Heart, and one adult poetry book: Buried Feet. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Charter Oak State College in New Britain, CT, and a certificate in Pastoral Ministries/Spirituality from The University of St. Joseph, in West Hartford, CT. Cindy is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and has been in Early Childhood Education for over twenty five years. Cindy lives with her husband, Steve, and has two grown children, Ali and Mike, a son-in-law, Mark, and a five year old granddaughter, Rian.