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 about civic engagement in those roles. She lives in the Bronx, New York, with her husband and three children. Follow her on Twitter @ruby_shamir.