Sandra Kern grew up in the beautiful Bitteroot Valley of Montana. She was raised by a single mom named Dixie, along with her siblings; Steve, Gary, Wendy, Tom and Carole. As a young woman her hobbies were centered around art; particularly oil and acrylic painting. Today she is an author and illustrator of children's books. A Lizard Tale her first book, was inspired by her sons and their interest in reptiles and lizards. Currently; she has two grandsons to which she continues to obtain new ideas and inspiration.