Ms. Butterfield uses her experiences in child development to craft a book that appeals to readers of all levels. A chance encounter with a distressed child led her to write, Don’t Call Me That! Previously a writer of non-fiction, she honed her writing for children at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and applies this knowledge in this exciting story to help children understand social behaviors that will aid them in developing relationships—a skill that will serve them well in life. Ms. Butterfield resides with her husband, Bob, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.