E.H. Gerard
Dear Emily by Maine writer E.H. Gerard

E.H. Gerard

E.H. Gerard has been editor of a hospital newsletter and freelance journalist for newspapers in Maine and Massachusetts. Many years ago, she discovered Emily Dickinson while studying literature at Goddard College. In her newly published book, Dear Emily, a fourth grader sneaks letters from his classmates to Emily Dickinson into a secret time machine. She writes back! Gerard interacted with students and teachers while creating this touching, creative approach to introducing one of America’s famous poets to children.

Gerard is also a nurse with a master's degree in health-services administration. When not writing she works as a legal nurse consultant for a Maine law firm. For information on school or library presentations, contact her by email.