Edith Baer earned a BA in English Literature and a Masters' degree in Library Service from Rutgers University. When visiting schools to read from her books, she enjoys the lively participation of her young audience. She
has published a number of picture books, and has taught college workshops on 'Writing for Young Readers' for many years. Her award-winning YA novel, A Frost in the Night, and its sequel, Walk the Dark Streets, are set in the Germany of her youth.