Gruman-Trinkner, Carrie T.

Carrie T. Gruman-Trinkner is an award-winning author, playwright, and teacher who lives in the Midwest with her five children and numerous pets. She began writing as a child, having published her first poem at the age of ten. Her books on disabilities have garnered critical praise and several awards. She is a recent winner of an "Audience Favorite" award for her play "The Bench" at the Wega Arts One Act Play Festival. Carrie lettered in football in high school as the team manager under the coaching of her Father, Tom, who instilled in her a love of both theater and football. It is Carrie's dee...