The Ice Cream Dream
About the Author

Patricia Fine

Patricia Fine received her B.A. from Mt. Mary's College and an M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles. She has taught high school, college (both undergraduate and graduate levels), adult education, and tutored privately. She and her husband, John, are both retired teachers, and have three grown children and four grandchildren. As a published author of short stories, Pat has a talent for bringing human qualities to the interesting and delightful animal characters she creates in her stories. She is also a Jeopardy game show winner. Her hobbies include flamenco dancing, playing the piano, reading, collecting books, and knitting.

John Portez

John Portez has created illustrations for a variety of products during his professional career ranging from t-shirt graphics and corporate logos to whimsical murals and character designs. His work for Playbooks® is an enjoyable new adventure for his "inner child," and fulfills an ongoing goal of contributing to younger generations through his artwork. John and his family live in Southern California.