

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Swampscott Cultural Council (member, 1983-86, 1994-98), Friends of the Swampscott Library (second vice president, 1992-). Swampscott Public Library, Swampscott, MA, children's librarian, 1989-92 Emerson College, Boston, MA, writing instructor. Hobbies and other interests: Photography, theater, folk music, gardening.

Education: Millikin University, B.A., 1970 University of Iowa, M.F.A., 1973. Born October 21, 1948, in Belleville, IL daughter of Karl (a grocer) and Doris (a grocer and secretary) Wittlinger married David Pritchard (a reference-book editor), Jchildren: Kate, Morgan.
