Ruth Ayres Author

As a full time writing coach for Wawasee School District in northern Indiana, USA, Ruth Ayres spends her days helping students find meaning in their stories, and encouraging teachers to reflect and refine the art of teaching. "I love documenting ordinary stories from everyday life," Ruth says. Stacey Shubitz is a literacy consultant based in Harrisburg, PA, USA, specializing in coaching teachers in the areas of reading and writing workshop. Her classroom experience includes teaching fourth grade at The Learning Community, a public charter school in Central Falls, RI, USA; and teaching fifth grade in East Harlem, NY, USA.