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Author Information
 Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Patricia MacLachlan spent several years in Minnesota before moving to the East, where she graduated from the University of Connecticut. She later taught English, married, and had three children.
During this time, she wrote a series of journal articles on adoption and foster mothers that had a major impact on her life. She says, "It was clear to me that much of the focus of my writing was sharpened by my involvement and concern for families and children. This interest, coupled with my commitment to children's literature, provided the basis for my decision to write for children--something I had always wanted to do."
Patricia MacLachlan has written numerous critically acclaimed books for children of all ages, including the 1986 Newbery Medal winner, Sarah Plain and Tall, and Journey and Baby, both of which were named ALA Notable Books and ALA Best Books for Young Adults.
She and her husband live in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
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