Dianne White is a writing teacher and the author of many picture books, including the award-winning, Blue on Blue, illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, and Dark on Light, illustrated by Felicita Sala (Beach Lane/S&S). Recent and forthcoming publications include Winter Lullaby, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki (Candlewick Press), Look and Listen, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford (MF/Holiday House), The Sharing Book, illustrated by Simone Shin (MF/Holiday House), It's Your Time to Shine, illustrated by Nanette Regan (Little Simon), and Finding Grateful, illustrated by Faith Pray (Chronicle Books).
A bilingual teacher for twenty-five years, Dianne holds a master's degree in Language and Literacy, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She loves poetry, traveling abroad, and life with her family in sunny Arizona.