Robin Heald grew up in Philadelphia, but now lives in Ashland, Oregon. She loves swimming in ice-cold water, watching hummingbirds through binoculars, and eating her husband's cooking.Before becoming a licensed teacher, Robin was a stage manager in regional theaters, and on and off-Broadway. For thirty years, Robin taught drama to children of all ages in public and private schools. She is the founder of the Pomegranate Preschool for the Arts in Ashland.Robin's other books include, "Pat, Roll, Pull" (Hachai Publishing), "Liberty Saves the Day" (Colonial Williamsburg Press), and "Whistling for Angela", a book about adoption (Pajama Press). Her articles have appeared in "Exceptional Parenting Magazine" and "Children's Literature for Education." "The Light from My Menorah" will be released by Pajama Press in 2024.Robin holds an MFAW in Writing for Children from Spalding University, and is represented by Susan Cohen of Writers House. She is married to actor Anthony Heald. They have two grown children, Dylan and Zoe and a granddaughter, Amelia Ann.
