Crawford-Ruiz, Heidi

Heidi Crawford-Ruiz knew from a young age that she wanted to be a writer, after meeting the inspiring Bill Peet in the sixth grade. After winning the title of Mrs. America 2004, she passed on her crown and put on her writer's hat and got to work. Her first book, "Rory and Hershel: An Incredibly Swell Snail Tale," also illustrated by the amazing and talented Sarah D. Thomas, was released last October and has been a great launch pad for the beginning of the writing adventure. Heidi has a very wonderful and supportive husband, a delightfully lovely daughter, and a semi-spoiled little Chihuahua na...