2 Quotes & Sayings By H L Burke

H. L. Burke is a retired elementary teacher and beloved author who has written over 50 books for young readers, including the award-winning series, The Sculptors. She also wrote the critically acclaimed novel, Heather's War, and she's written several plays for children and adults Read more

Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, she moved to California after graduating from high school and attended California State University at Sacramento (CSU) while working full-time as a photographer's assistant. She graduated with a BA in English and received her MFA in theater arts from CSU. She was an instructor at CSU for five years, teaching creative writing and English as a second language to adult students.