Dorothy Sharp Carter, who now lives in Austin, Texas spent many years in several countries of Central and South America where her husband was assigned as a Foreign Service officer. From this experience she gained a deep appreciation for Latin American literature and a desire to share with others, especially children, her fascination with the culture of the region.

Mrs. Carter is a graduate of Mill College in Oakland, California, and holds a master's degree in library science from the University of Texas at Austin. The Enchanted Orchard is her first book for children.