Hi everyone! My name is Katie Ruskey and I grew up Baltimore, Maryland.

Growing up I used to write short stories and publish them in the self made basement classroom of my parents house. By the time I was in 5th grade, I knew that I wanted to be a writer!

My first book, The A B “Seas” of Ocean City, Maryland is extremely special to me. My family grew up going “down the ocean” for our vacations so often that I felt like I lived there. I still remember sitting down in the kitchen of our 23rd street condo and writing the alphabet book in just under 3 hours. And by sheer luck, I found a publisher that was interested on a last minute girls trip to New York City!

When I’m not drawing out storyboards or writing, I work as a 5th grade Math teacher. (Ironic right? A writer that teaches Math!) In addition to teaching, I work as a sign language interpreter in the Baltimore area primarily focusing on performing arts and educational interpreting. What can I say? I love to learn new things and stay busy!