Russotto, Ray

Ruth Hartman Berge is a native of Florida. While not primarily a writer of children's books, Ruth is a mother of two and as her children were growing up, searched for books that entertained her children as well as taught them important concepts. She has brought her skills as a writer, and her admiration of Betty's determination, to tell a story that needed to be told. She hopes that Betty's story inspires others to "climb those stairs!"