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American writer

Judith Byron "Judy" Schachner (born August 20, 1951) is an American children's writer and illustrator.^[1] Her works include the Skippyjon Jones series.^[2] Schachner lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob, and a dog and her two Siamese cats.^[3]

Early life

Growing up, Schachner had a difficult childhood.

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She was born and raised in Waltham, Massachusetts, by her parents Edward and Mary Francis Byron. She grew up the youngest and has two older brothers, Kevin and Ted. Her family was working class. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when Judy was eight years old.^[4] Growing up, she struggled with anxiety and drawing was her way to cope with it.^[5] Judy was having difficulties in school, as well.

All through her early schooling, Judy did not excel in mathematics and science. Her teachers would constantly comment on how shy Judy was. However, her teachers an