Sheri LeBlanc is a Canadian artist and children's author known for her charming gift of rhyme and clever poetic rythm. She is a graduate from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Arts, a minor in Social Work and a major in Psychology and is also a graduate from the Faculty of Education with a Bachelor of Education (primary/junior). She is part owner in a multinational family run business and has an extensive background in all facets of Corporate Management. Over the years her writing has been featured in local papers, newsletters, cable TV and in 2009 she was awarded an Honorable Mention Certificate in the Poetry Category of the Cornwall Public Library's Annual Writing Contest for her poem, Just Being a Kid. In April 2010, she wrote, illustrated and self-published her first book, Lucky Penny at the special request of a family friend who desired a unique birthday gift for her sister Penny. She has read her work and displayed her illustrations at several venues over the years with audiences of adults and children alike. All her inspirations are from the realities of parenting, pet owning, nature, life's challenges and treasured moments. Her work is created in a unique whimsical manner designed to capture the fun, imagination and mystery of our inner child. To find out more about Sheri and her upcoming books, visit www.PlayfulPages.com
