Barbara Beery is the author of several popular cookbooks including Mermaid Cookbook, Pink Princess Cookbook and Pink Princess Tea Parties. She has a degree in elementary education and founded the Batter Up Kids Culinary Center, which offers interactive classes that focuses on healthy cooking options. She has been featured in The New York Times and Rachel Ray Magazine and has appeared on The Today Show. She lives in Austin, TX with her family. Visit her at www.batterupkids.com.