I, Judith Kranek, was born and raised in Euclid, Ohio. I have a great love of children, reading and art/illustration. My strong knowledge of the English language has allowed me to combine my strongest assets and proceed with my dream of being a well-known Children's book author and illustrator. This is the first of a long line of Ima Rimer books that are written; all with a surprise ending.
I am currently working diligently at producing the next 5 Ima Rimer books: Mr. Giggles, Me, Backyard Surprise, Flowers? and The Invaders. I am also attending our community college to enhance my 30 years of art experience and am currently enrolled in a portrait class. My ownership of a large ceramic shop for ten years enhanced my art skills. My studio won the Best Studio award for Greater Cleveland in 1996. I hold a part-time position with Young Rembrandts where I am an art instructor for the elementary grades. This program is an after school, voluntary, paid program that teaches children how to draw and apply color in a number of mediums. The children are great and my reward to see them aspire are never ending.