Ruby Shamir

Ruby Shamir (rubyshamir.com) is an award-winning children's book author whose titles include the What's the Big Deal About... American history and civics series. She previously worked in government and politics--in the White House, in the U.S. Senate, and on a bunch of campaigns--and writes to share with readers what she learned in those roles. She lives in the Bronx, New York, with her husband and three children. Follow Ruby on Twitter @ruby_shamir.