About the Author:
Linda Jacobs Altman
(1943 - )
Linda Jacobs Altman writes many books for children. She has written anything from biographies, to novels, to non-fiction. Many of her books talk about many difficult issues that are taking place throughout the world. Linda also does a great job of discussing historic events and how they still relate to people today. Today she lives in California with her husband and son and continues to write.