Barbara Clatterbaugh is a grandmother who resides, with her husband, in Owosso, Michigan. She has written two books inspired by her grandchildren. The first book, 'The Moon Is Following Me' was published in 2007. Her two grandsons are 'collaborators' on this second book. She is retired from a career in politics and as a college administrator. She has an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, and is a 1996 Athena recipient. She remains very active in her community.