Wright, Virginia (1958 - )

Genre: Children's Literature

Born and raised in Belfast, ME, children's author Virginia Wright began her writing career at an early age in a diary given as a gift by her mother. After graduation from high school in 1976, she took coursework in journalism and writing. Later, as a mother and homemaker, her writings were published in local publications and newspapers. A military family, the Wrights have lived in countries all over the world and in seven different states. Working in a day care in Mississippi influenced her decision to try writing books for children.