The author I chose was Robin Pulver.  I have not read all of her books but my favorite is "Mrs. Toggle's Zipper".  I remember reading this when I was a child and thinking that it was so funny that a teacher couldn't get out of her coat.  I use to think that teachers were perfect people and this story goes to show us that they are just people like everyone else.

 

Her Professional Website has provided me with the following information:

 

Robin Pulver was born the day WWII ended.  She lived in upstate New York during part of her childhood.  Learning to read was an exciting time in her life and it continued to be as she grew older.  She also grew very fond of writing and she knew that was something she wanted to pursue.  She got married and had children but writing was always one of her favorite activities.