About the Author
Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is an award-winning children's book author. To find out more about her books and her school/event programs, visit From the author. ..Born and Raised: In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up with red shag carpet, The Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Dolls. In my past time, I played flashlight tag with the neighborhood kids and listened to NKOTB aka The New Kids on The Block. Family: I am lucky to have a large family. I have an older sister, Angela, who also ate spaghetti in a hot dog bun (among other crazy concoctions my mom created for us) growing up. I am married to the coolest guy ever and together, we are raising our baby girl Ruby. Education: There's a ton of rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State (are you a maize and blue or green and white fan?) I have to admit, I started going to U of M then happily switched over to Michigan State. I went to college for six years, earning my undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, curriculum and research. Hobbies and Interests: If there's something I want to try, I don't hold back! I have more hobbies than I have hours in the day. My latest and greatest is learning to photography. I wake up each morning, eager to live a full and exciting life, while inspiring and giving back to those around me. Likes: Salt and vinegar chips, french fries, barbeque sauce, reading, coffee, photography, music (playing the piano) , free time, scrapbooking, sunshine, the lake, my family, and my mac book. Dislikes: angry people, cloudy days, cold french fries, complaints, Folgers coffee, a messy house, a full laundry basket and Open Pit BBQ sauce. Favorite book as a child: Frances Books by Russell Hoban and Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Favorite book as an adult: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (I'm a fan for the love stories) .