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.