Maguire has taught elementary school for nearly 20 years, after earning a teaching degree from Rutgers University. She is the mother of two, the stepmother of three, and the adopted mother of one.
Sheila Bailey works in watercolor and digital media. In fact, it is this combination of tools that allows her to achieve her characteristic style.Sheila began her career as a designer and painter for Hallmark, Inc. Later, she became a featured designer at Will Vinton Studios. Formerly published under the name Sheila Lucas, Sheila Bailey has been writing and illustrating children's literature for more than a decade.Away from her brush, Sheila enjoys gardening and tending to her koi pond. She currently lives in Redwood City, CA.