Maxine Rose Schur

Maxine Rose Schur is an award-winning author of children's books and travel essays. Her writing often centers on cultural diversity, history, and identity, earning her honors such as the Sydney Taylor Award and a National Jewish Book Award nomination. With a background in theater and the experiences of extensive travel, Schur brings a lyricism and cultural richness to her stories. She lives in Northern California, where she continues to write and to travel.