Phoebe Gilman (1940-2002) was one of Canada’s best-loved creators of children’s books, including such classics as Something From Nothing, The Balloon Tree and the Jillian Jiggs series. She always loved stories about adventurous girls and pirate treasure. Phoebe lived in New York and Israel, and later made her home in Toronto. Learn more about Phoebe at www.phoebegilman.com
