Early Burbank

Burbank is an innovator, a world traveler--a city with artistic flair and creativity. From the entertainment industry taking up residence in the early 20th century to the Lockheed Aircraft Company opening shop in 1928, Burbank's masterpieces have transcended the coasts. Films shot on Burbank back lots and streets have entertained audiences worldwide. Lockheed planes built on Burbank soil flew across the world with the likes of Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh. Once a robust farming community, Burbank, founded on May 1, 1887, and later incorporated as a city on July 8, 1911, dons its name from Dr. David Burbank, a New Hampshire-born dentist who, in 1867, bought over 9,000 acres of land amid the sun-kissed foothills of the Verdugo Mountains--land that was awaiting creative cultivation.

Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer are an identical-twin writing team and award-winning authors. Their work has appeared in the nonfiction book market, children's magazines, and has been internationally produced.As twins, they share a close bond and a passion for storytelling. Their interest in writing and storytelling was sparked at an early age when they visited their local library and immersed themselves in the world of books. Here, they cherished some of their fondest memories like reading The Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins. The sisters have been writing together for over 10 years and especially have a tender spot for writing children's stories.They both have master's degrees in radio and television from San Francisco State University and created content for children's media. They're members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and The Children's Writer's Guild.Erin and Jamie's unique bond as twins makes writing twice as fun!Connect with the sisters at: www.twinpens.com