Helene Hovanec is a former elementary school teacher who has authored 66 puzzle books, 59 of which are for children.
in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College.
Her children's puzzle books, which are geared for kids between the ages of three and 12, have sold over two million copies worldwide.
[2] In addition to her books Hovanec is involved in the grown-up puzzle world, mainly through her connection to Will Shortz.
With Shortz she: An interview with Hovanec was published on Jim Horne's New York Times Wordplay blog on August 30, 2009.