Sandra Fenichel Asher

Sandra Fenichel Asher is an American author and playwright, known most notably for her contributions to the fields of children's theater and literature. She has written over 30 novels and stories, but is most well known for her plays such as A Woman Called Truth and In the Garden of the Selfish Giant.

Education
Asher attended Indiana University where she completed a B.A. in English with a minor in Theatre in 1964. In 1974 she received her Elementary Education Certification from Drury University.

Critical reception
A Woman Called Truth, a play based on the life of Sojourner Truth, is perhaps Asher's most recognized stage-play. The New York Times called it a "smart, strong play", stating that it "is bound to make young viewers believe that changes are indeed possible".