Becky Citra is a retired elementary school teacher and the author of over a dozen books for young children. She lives on a ranch in the rural community of Bridge Lake, B.C. Her interest in writing began when she was a child. An avid reader of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, she started scribbling her own mystery series at 11 years old. She took a long break from writing when she became a teacher. However, reading wonderful books out loud everyday to young children in schools inspired her one day to give it a try herself - and she's never looked back!

Her first books, School Campout, My Homework is in the Mail and Dog Days, drew on experiences right out of the classroom. A story in a magazine about young children immigrating to Upper Canada in the 1800's sparked her interest to do further research and her historical 'Max and Ellie' series was born. She is currently enjoying the challenge of writing fantasy with her new series Jeremy and the Enchanted Theatre.

Never To Be Told is her first novel for juvenile readers. The settings in the novel of the Cariboo in British Columbia and the city of West Vancouver are places she knows well and are very special to her. She loved the challenge of blending the two stories of Miranda and Asia, set in such very different times.

When Becky is not writing, she keeps busy gardening, skiing, snowshoeing, riding horses and reading. She has a teenaged daughter named Meghan, a supportive husband Larry, a dog, a cat and five horses. Becky enjoys visiting schools and libraries to meet with her readers and talk about books and writing.

How to Contact: e-mail: ercitra@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.beckycitra.com