Sherri Duskey Rinker is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Steam Train, Dream Train and the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series (eight picture books and counting!). She is also the author of young middle novel Revver the Speedway Squirrel and its sequel, a brand new picture book series that kicks off with Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes, and nonfiction picture book biography Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist. Burton and her work directly influenced Sherri’s foray into the world of children’s literature.
Sherri lives in the Midwest with her husband, two sons, and one fluffy dog. She loves to read, collect antique oil paintings, cook, garden, and travel. Inspired by her sons, her 25-year career as a graphic designer, and her own childhood memories, Sherri writes from a place of love. She hopes to encourage young readers and make the world a happier place, one book at a time.
“Sherri gave a fantastic presentation that provided a personal look at how she was inspired to write her books and her unique creative process. Our audience was especially interested her experience in publishing children’s literature and her responses during the Q&A were full of information and fascinating insight into her experiences. I was especially touched that Sherri took the time to cover her family’s connection to West Virginia during her talk. Hearing about her childhood memories and her father’s love for the state made it even more special.” — West Virginia Book Festival, 2023
