Author Sherrie C. Ross
ABOUT EDWARD'S IMAGINATION
My name is Sherrie C. Ross and Edward’s Imagination is my debut work! Edward’s Imagination came to be because of my only son. He struggled to pay attention and engage in English class. At ten years old, he thought spelling tests and vocabulary words were pointless. Instead, he wanted to play games!
After multiple visits to the school and conversations with his teacher, I was forced to take action. I knew I needed to bring my son’s boring spelling words to life and I had to get him to participate. I asked myself: how do I get him to learn without knowing he was learning? I decided to make a story using those words. Each week he brought me new words. I incorporated them into my story. He was excited as the story began to take shape and unfold. He named two of the characters: J.P. and Jack. He was even more ecstatic when I told him that J.P. would look a little like him. My daughters wanted in on the fun and shared their boring words too! Voila, my first children’s book was born.
If you want to know more about me, read my biography.
ABOUT SHERRIE C. ROSS
Sherrie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up a middle child, third in line of seven was quite an adventure. Sherrie began writing poems and novels at a very young age. The old IBM typewriter with a changeable ribbon was always ticking and clacking as Sherrie sat on her front porch writing about the characters that she envisioned. When Sherrie was not reading a book, doing homework, or doing her chores, she was outside playing baseball, football, and dodgeball. A well-rounded athlete, she played many sports at school too, including, softball, basketball, cross country, and track. A self-proclaimed tomboy, she was one of the best basketball players on her block. Sherrie is an education advocate and a proud University of Michigan Wolverine! While a student, she wrote two novels while running cross country and track. She received her JD from Thomas M. Cooley law school.
Sherrie has been married for over 30 years and is the mother of eight children. Sherrie has a diverse array of interests but she is most passionate about helping people. As a self-employed attorney, she advocates for children and families that need support navigating the legal system. In her personal life, she has fostered and adopted children, served as the primary caregiver for various family members. She volunteers and serves on several non-profit boards. She was appointed to serve on the Juvenile Justice Commission and she serves on the Oakland County Michigan Department of Health and Human Services board as appointed by the Oakland County Commissioners. Sherrie is an active Life-time member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. ®
EARLY LIFE
Sherrie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. A Tom boy at heart: She could do anything better than her brothers who happened to be boys! She climbed apple, cherry, and plum trees to her mother’s dismay. Torn tights, ruffled hair and worn-out dresses was the least that Sherrie could do. Growing up a middle child, third in line of seven was quite an adventure. Sherrie began writing poems and novels at a very young age. Forrer St. where she grew up had a landscape of characters. The old IBM typewriter with a changeable ribbon was always ticking and clacking as Sherrie set on her front porch capturing the events and characters as she whittled truths into her visionary fiction.
When Sherrie wasn’t reading a book, doing homework, or chores, she was in the middle of the street playing baseball, football, and dodge ball. She played basketball with the boys and often outran them all. Sherrie began playing sports in elementary. She played softball in middle school, played basketball, cross country, and track in high school. Sherrie was inspired by her grade schoolteachers to beat the statics: Go to College! Equally inspired by her parents, She set the bar high. She forecasted a college path toward becoming President of the United States or a Supreme Court Justice like Thurgood Marshall. While attending College at the University of Michigan, Sherrie wrote two full length Novels, she ran cross country, indoor and outdoor track, and participated in various other campus activities.
