William Barker

Bill Barker is the father of three grown children, and lives with his wife Anne in suburban Philadelphia. He grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey, the setting for this story. A graduate of Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and Columbia University Law School, Bill has had two careers: a trial attorney for his first, and a small-business owner for his second.

This is Bill’s first book. He was encouraged to write a picture book by his children, to whom he told many original bedtime stories as they were growing up. “Dad, you should make one of these stories into a book and publish it!” they said. When they were all grown up, and Bill no longer had an audience at home, he took their advice!

In May of 2020, "The Unlikely Journey of Leo the Leaf" won an Independent Press Award, having been recognized as a "Distinguished Favorite" in the category of Picture Books, Ages 4 to 8. (www.independentpressaward.com). Bill is very gratified to have won an award with his very first book!