Blue on Blue

Growing up, I never planned to become a writer. My sister was the storyteller in our family and that was just fine by me. I loved reading books, playing music, and learning new languages. Years later, when I became an elementary school teacher, all three “favorites” followed me into the classroom. During the day, I read great books, sang, and even taught kids who were learning English for the first time. At night, I practiced writing picture books. I did that for many years! Today, I’m lucky enough to write full-time. When I’m not at my desk, I’m usually outside, enjoying the sunshiny goodness of Arizona.

Beth Krommes received the Caldecott Medal in 2009 for “The House in the Night” by Susan Marie Swanson. She has illustrated a number of other highly acclaimed picture books, including “Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature” by Joyce Sidman. Beth lives with her family in Peterborough, New Hampshire, where she listened to recordings of rain while she worked on this book.