Betty Sleep's Reading Interests

I was privileged as a youngster to be taught by some wonderful and patient people. My first book was dedicated to Louella Young, my grade six teacher who fanned the flames of creativity and told me I *could*, and Cecil Porter, my high school English teacher who spent much of his own time fostering my love of reading and writing.

I also dedicated that first book to my father, Arthur Ash, for teaching me that to laugh, is a wonderful thing. We shared the same sense of humour, which has been an invaluable gift in my writing.