American-born Michele Baron is a published essayist and poet, and has written and illustrated several children's books, with themes ranging from autism/special needs, the overcoming of socio-economic isolation, to multi-cultural folk tales, travel, and adventure. Traveling on special-studies scholarships, the Fulbright Program, and with her diplomat-husband, Ms. Baron has enjoyed opportunities for creative/interactive outreach, gardening, teaching and masterclasses, writing and (as a trained vocal soloist, instrumentalist and artist) performance with individuals and groups in local neighborhoo...