Author: Marina Cheney

Marina Rae Cheney is a retired teacher who taught English, English as a second language and reading for twenty-two years. Marina is passionate about sharing the joy of reading with children. Marina was born in North Carolina, but was raised in Ohio and is a graduate of the Ohio State University. Marina Rae Cheney is a retired teacher who taught English, English as a second language and reading for twenty-two years. Marina is passionate about sharing the joy of reading with children. Marina was born in North Carolina, but was raised in Ohio and is a graduate of the Ohio State University. Marina Rae Cheney is a retired teacher who taught English, English as a second language and reading for twenty-two years. Marina is passionate about sharing the joy of reading with children. Marina was born in North Carolina, but was raised in Ohio and is a graduate of the Ohio State University.

Illustrator: Diane Rush

An Ohioan until 1980,  Diane received a scholarship to Columbus Art School.  After attending The Ohio State University, she was an advertising artist for Ohio Bell Yellow Pages.  A commercial artist from 1960 to 2006, Diane created a line of cards that were bought by a national greeting card company.   She continues to do freelance projects and is a celebrated acrylic artist.  Diane is excited to be a part of Marina Cheney’s children’s books, and hopes that her illustrations will stimulate the imaginations of those who read them