Nel WardNel Ward (author): Growing up in rural Nebraska, Nel graduated from a small college before pursuing graduate work at the University of Kansas and Arizona State University. For 21 years, she taught English in both secondary schools and higher educatio before finishing that career as a high school librarian for ten years. Nel's work in professional organizations led to involvement in state and national teaching and librarian organizations, both on committees and in publishing articles. After retirement, she continued these endeavors along with editing books, writing book reviews, and posting on her political blog. Read More Read Less