Sheryl Murray grew up near Chicago in a lively family of eight kids. There were so many children, her dad converted a big yellow school bus to take them on camping adventures in the wilds of Wisconsin and Michigan every summer. Her family spent many wonderful nights by the campfire, exploring the dark woods, and looking up at the stars. Today Sheryl illustrates books from her studio in Portland, Oregon, near forested trails and mountain meadows perfect for watching meteor showers.