Whitney McManus Oldendorf is a worldly and somewhat eccentric woman, not unlike Miss Klickitat in this book.  When she isn’t writing and drawing, one may find her jogging in the rain, cooking a gourmet meal, or cracking jokes over strong coffee.  She earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts studying painting at Maine College of Art, and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Portland State University.  She has worked in a variety of education related jobs, including teaching and tutoring, before pursuing her dream of becoming a Children’s Literature Writer and Illustrator.  Ms. McManus Oldendorf lives with her angelic husband in Portland, Oregon. This is her first book.