Elvira Woodruff (born June 18,1951) is an American children's writer[1][2][3][4] known for books that include elements of fantasy and history.
[1] She held diverse jobs including janitor, gardener, ice-cream truck driver, receptionist, window-dresser, store owner, and baker.
[5] She worked as a librarian in Easton, Pennsylvania and read stories to young children.
[5] Kirkus Reviews described her book Small Beauties as a "little history in a lovely story,"[6] and her book The Memory Coat as an exploration of how Russian-Jewish families escaped oppression to come to America.
[7] Publishers Weekly described her book The Summer I Shrunk My Grandmother as a deft blend of "magic and farce" and a "lighthearted romp about a somewhat misguided budding scientist".