Pamella a RussellPamella A. Russell, née Ryan, was born in Buffalo, NY, but relocated to Brazil in her teens, where she resided until young adulthood. She fell in love with Brazilian culture, language, music, and rich folklore. She loves children's multicultural liteature-books that are entertaining but teach something about people and the world around us, especially stories people who exhibit courage, always reaching beyond the limits of their abilities and endurance to achieve their ultimate goals.Ms. Russell is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Spanish major followed by a Master of Library Service (MLS) degree. She is a retired library director and lives with her husband in Cape May, NJ. She hopes that children will discover a new element of interest in her books, but mostly that they will read, read, and read!! Read More Read Less