Maria Velardocchia is a Children's Author and freelance writer. She is a retired teacher and spent 33 years, at the same school, educating elementary school children; in fact, in several instances, Maria taught the children of her former students! In August of 2013, Maria was the first place winner in a Grandparent's Day writing contest provided by Alayne Kay Christian, Children's Author. Maria has also edited several Gluten-Free Cookbooks for Bold Angels Enterprises, has edited books for JJ Fast Publishing, and has written nursery rhymes for other authors. She has a degree from the University...