Patricia Lee Gauch
Patti is vice president and publisher of Philomel Books as well as a respected author in her own right. She has written thirty-nine books for young readers, among them the highly acclaimed Thunder at Gettysburg. Her most recent title, Tanya and the Red Shoes, part of the celebrated Tanya ballet series, was published in spring 2002. Her books have received critical acclaim and numerous awards and citations.After earning a bachelor of arts degree in English from Maimi University, Patti was a reporter for several newspapers. She attributes much of her success as a writer to her newspaper days, which helped sharpen her eye for a good story. Patti also earned a master's degree in teaching from MAnhattanville College and a doctorate in English literature from Drew University. She has taught children's literature on the college level, most recently at Manhattanville College, and has reviewed for the New York Times. Patti and her husband, Ron, live in Hyde Park, New York.
