Franny Billingsley

Franny Billingsley is an American author of children's books. She was born in 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Tufts University in 1976 and Boston University Law School in 1979. After working as a lawyer for five years, she decided to pursue a career in writing. Her first novel, Well Wished, was published in 1997. She has since published several other novels, including The Folk Keeper and Chime. Her books have been praised for their imaginative plots, strong characters, and beautiful writing. She lives in Chicago with her two children.

Here are some additional details about Franny Billingsley:

* She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
* She has received the PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship.
* Her books have been translated into over 20 languages.
* She is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries.
* She is passionate about using her writing to inspire children to dream big.